Area II Criminal Investigation Section arrested detectives arrested and charged 53-year-old Christopher Kroncke of Captain Cook man with second-degree theft as part of their investigation into the theft more than 50 specialty license plates, as well as state and county street signs in west Hawai‘i.
 
Following their investigation, Area II CIS detectives, Kona Community Policing officers, and Kona Patrol officers executed a warrant at Kroncke’s Captain Cook residence to search for the stolen items. Upon execution of the warrant, police recovered 51 state and county street signs, with a total value of $11,455. These signs included stop signs, highway mile marker signs, street name signs, and district designation signs. Kroncke was arrested at the scene and transported to the Kealakehe Police Station pending continued investigation by CIS detectives.
 
After conferring with the County Prosecutor’s Office, detectives charged Kroncke with second-degree theft and his bail was set at $2,000. 
 
Anyone with information about this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Len Hamakado at (808)326-4646, ext. 224, or via email at Len.Hamakado@hawaiicounty.gov.