Hawai'i County police are investigating the theft of a backhoe and generator from the Allied Machinery baseyard on Hulikoa Drive in Kailua, Kona.

Allied Machinery reported Monday that a yellow 2002 Case 590SM four-wheel drive Extendahoe backhoe and a 2006 Multiquip generator were stolen sometime between June 10 and Monday.

Both machines are marked with Allied Machinery inventory numbers in stenciled paint.

The generator was found parked outside the company's gate yesterday morning.

Police ask that anyone with information about this theft and/or the location of the backhoe call Officer William Simpson IV at 808-326-4646, ext. 253, or the police non-emergency line at 808-935-3311. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 808-329-8181 in West Hawai'i or 808-961-8300 in East Hawai'i.