KAPOHO, Hawaii – Numerous grave monuments and concrete vase holders have been damaged at the Kapoho Zairyumin Kai Japanese Cemetery on Kapoho Lighthouse Road, and now Hawaii County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying whoever was responsible.

Two weeks ago, police say a cemetery caretaker discovered that the monuments and concrete vase holders had been tampered with or damaged. The damage occurred sometime between April 10 and April 21.

Police provided two photos of the apparent act of vandalism (above). The preliminary damage estimate is approximately $4,200.

Police ask anyone with any information about this case to call Officer Roberto Segobia at 965-2716 or the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.