Hawai'i County police are seeking two Puna men as suspects in the theft of lychee from a Kea'au farm on June 21.

Nester Mamuad Balicoco, 44, and James Tinao, 52, were identified by photos taken at the scene by a farm employee. The theft occurred at 5:30 p.m. and the pair were seen carrying lychee and equipment used to pick it, said Criminal Investigations Section Lt. Mitchell Kanehailua.

Police are reminding vendors at open markets it is a crime to sell stolen fruit and receipts are required identifying their suppliers and the location of their suppliers' crops.

Anyone with suspect information can call Officer James Waiamau at 966-5838, the police department's non-emergency line at 935-331, or Big Island CrimeStoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona.