Woman Confronted by Loss Prevention After Alleged Shoplifting Incident at Hilo KTA On Sunday, July 19, 2026, at approximately 1:48 p.m., an alleged shoplifting incident unfolded outside the KTA Super Store on Puainako Street in Hilo. According to a witness, a woman who was reportedly known to store personnel as a repeat shoplifting suspect was confronted by a loss prevention employee after allegedly leaving the store with unpaid merchandise. The witness stated that the merchandise was ultimately returned. After the confrontation, the woman reportedly entered the front passenger seat of a nearby vehicle and reclined the seat, appearing to avoid being seen. The driver of the vehicle allegedly became upset after noticing the incident was being recorded.