Hawai’i Island Police have charged 35-year-old Thomas Bowers, of Puna, in connection with a burglary investigation from the Volcano Area.

After receiving tips from the public, Officers from both the Puna Community Police Section and the Area I Special Enforcement Unit located wanted suspect Thomas Bowers at a Volcano store.  He was wanted in connection with a warrant of arrest for burglary in the first degree and criminal property damage in the first degree.

After conferring with prosecutors, Bowers was charged for both offenses.  His bail was set at $20,000.  He made his first court appearance on May 14, 2021 where he remains in custody at Hawai’i Community Correction Facility.

Photo courtesy of the Hawaiʻi County Police Department