009/22 News Release - Unauthorized Computer Access in the First Degree
February 24, 2022

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating witnesses or complainants related to an Unauthorized Computer Access in the First Degree case that occurred at a downtown financial institution.

On Thursday, February 17, 2022, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Kobina Nyarku allegedly used a computer terminal at a bank to unlawfully obtain information relating to the company’s employees.  Nyarku was subsequently arrested for Unauthorized Computer Access in the First Degree.  

Nyarku may have visited other banks, businesses and government buildings earlier that week.  Businesses and organizations are advised to check their video surveillance for Nyarku and their computer systems for possibly compromised data.

007/22 News Release - Attempted Murder Suspect Wanted
February 15, 2022

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male who is wanted for Attempted Murder in the First Degree in connection to a shooting that happened in the Waikiki area.

On Sunday, February 6, 2022, at approximately 3:55 a.m., a family was delivering newspapers in the area of Nahua Street and Kuhio Avenue when they observed an assault taking place. When the family went to intervene, a male handed a firearm to another male who then shot at the family’s vehicle numerous times. Through the investigation, the shooter was identified and placed under arrest for Attempted Murder in the First Degree. Investigators are now trying to identify and locate the male who handed the firearm and two other males who were in accompany with them.

004/22 News Release - Assault Suspect Wanted
January 27, 2022

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who is wanted for Assault in the First Degree.

On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at approximately 5:54 p.m., a 78 year old female was walking westbound on Kapiolani Boulevard near Ward Avenue when a male on a bicycle pushed her onto the ground and fled.

The victim sustained serious bodily injuries and was transported via ambulance to an area hospital for treatment.

003/22 News Release - Phone Spoofing
January 25, 2022

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department would like to inform the public of reports of people receiving spoofed phone calls from the Honolulu Police Department.

Multiple individuals are reporting that they received a phone call from someone claiming to be with HPD. In one incident the person used the fictitious name of Officer Aaron Edwards and stated that they obtained the victim’s information from an adult website. 

The public is reminded that the Honolulu Police Department does not call, text or email people to solicit payment electronically or by phone. Hawaii residents are also advised not to provide credit card numbers or other personal information to callers claiming to represent a law enforcement agency.

The HPD does not solicit donations from the public. If you receive a phone call from someone soliciting donations on behalf of the HPD, please hang up

PHONE SPOOFING

There is an app that allows phone spoofing.  It conceals the number of the phone being used and uses another phone number to appear in your caller ID.

It can appear to be a Federal Government Agency or your local police department.  This can also be used to imitate utility companies, Hawaiian Electric Company or Board of Water Supply, in order to collect false debts.  

078/21 News Release - Help Locate Owner
December 03, 2021

56c/21 News Release Missing Juvenile: Isabella Kalua
November 10, 2021

067/21 News Release - Theft Suspect Wanted
November 10, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Department of the Attorney General Investigations Office   is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who is wanted for Theft in the Second Degree.

On Saturday, October 2, 2021, at approximately 4:05 p.m., a witness observed a male with a screwdriver tampering with a moped’s ignition then riding away with the moped.  The moped was parked inside of the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Terminal 2 parking lot.

Suspect:   Unknown male

Age: 30s

Height: 5’5”

Weight: 150 lbs.

Build: Thin

Complexion: Dark

Clothing: Black hoodie and gray shorts

Property Taken: 2021 Baodiao Metro moped, orange in color

066/21 News Release - Attempted Murder Suspect Wanted
November 09, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who is wanted for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree that happened in the parking lot of 1350 S. King Street.

On Sunday, October 24, 2021, at approximately 2:12 a.m., an unknown male suspect shot the victim in the back with an unknown handgun. The suspect then fled the scene in a white sedan, possibly a Lexus.

Suspect: Unknown Asian male

Age: 20s

Build: Medium build

White “gauge” earrings

Clothing:

Black long-sleeve jacket

Black undershirt

Black pants

Black and white shoes

White “gauge” earrings

SUSPECT VEHICLE:

White sedan, possibly a Lexus

065/21 News Release - Porch Pirate Thefts
November 05, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) would like to remind the public to be cautious this holiday season.

Residents are urged to protect themselves from “porch pirates” — thieves who steal packages outside of homes. The HPD has received multiple reports of packages being stolen from front doors shortly after they are delivered.

Here are some safety tips:

When ordering items online, give specific delivery instructions (e.g. leave the item at a particular location, in a delivery box, storage room, etc.).

Consider having a package held at the delivery facility and pick it up in person.

Sign up for delivery tracking to monitor when the package is out for delivery.

Invest in a security camera or doorbell camera to see when the package is delivered. Cameras are also a good visual deterrent for thieves.

Ask neighbors to be on the lookout for your package if you won’t be home.

If you see suspicious people or vehicles in your neighborhood, call police. Also, pay attention to vehicles that appear to be following delivery trucks.

063/21 News Release - Witnesses to Arson Wanted
October 29, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating witnesses to an Arson case which stemmed from a traffic incident in the Ala Moana Boulevard area.

On Monday, October 25, 2021, at approximately 10:15 p.m., the complainant was driving east on Ala Moana Boulevard near the Aloha Tower in a white Jeep Renegade when he was involved in a traffic incident with the driver of a dark sedan. The driver of the dark sedan then fired a flare gun into the complainant’s vehicle which caused a fire. We are looking for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or the two vehicles speeding on Ala Moana Boulevard into Waikiki.