007/21 News Release - Gift Card Scam
February 17, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department would like to inform the public of a gift card scam that is currently occurring.

There have been reports of people receiving a cashier’s check in the mail.  People are being instructed to cash the check, purchase gift cards from various stores, and to complete a survey on their shopping experience.  They are then instructed to take photographs of the gift cards and to email the information. Participants are then instructed to keep a portion of the cashier’s check for their time.

Do not participate in any type of surveys which is accompanied by a check and instructing you to participate in a survey by purchasing gift cards.  We are seeing more scams involving gift cards because they are more difficult to track.  

006/21 Cruelty to Animals Suspect Wanted
February 16, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect wanted for Cruelty to Animals in the First Degree.

On Saturday, February 13, 2021, a cat that had been shot with an arrow was recovered at the Koko Head District Park. The arrow was able to be removed and the cat is expected to make a recovery.  

002/21 News Release Robbery Suspects Wanted
February 05, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two males who are wanted for Robbery in the First Degree.

On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at approximately 1:39 a.m., two males arrived at 500 Ala Moana Boulevard on their motorcycles.  One of the males brandished a handgun and ordered a security guard onto the ground and took his work radio and cell phone. One of the males then used a hammer to shatter the window of the Opal Fields jewelry store where they both entered and proceeded to take various items. Both males then fled on their motorcycles.  

Suspect #1:   Unknown male

Clothing:       Dark helmet and dark clothing.

Suspect #2:   Unknown male

Clothing:       Dark helmet and dark clothing.

001/21 News Release - Failure to Render Aid Suspect Wanted
January 08, 2021

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the driver of a vehicle that fled the scene of a motor vehicle collision which occurred in the Ward area.

On Sunday, January 3, 2021, at approximately 12:56 a.m., a pedestrian was sitting on the roadway on Alapai Street just south of South Beretania Street when he was struck by a white SUV that was heading north on Alapai Street.  The driver of the vehicle did not stop and fled the scene.  The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and pronouncement of death was made.  

076/20 News Release - Attempted Murder Suspect Wanted
December 30, 2020

074/20 News Release Gift Card Scam
December 21, 2020

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department want to warn the public about a gift card scam that is occurring.

In this particular case, the complainant received a phone call from a male who stated that they were with the United States Customs and Border Protection. They informed the complainant that their social security number had been compromised and that someone had opened a bank account using the complainant’s name.  The male informed the complainant that they would be receiving a phone call from an officer from the Honolulu Police Department who would verify the male’s identity.  The complainant later received a call from a number that had cloned the Wahiawa Police Station’s number.  The complainant was then instructed to purchase numerous gift cards to protect her and to send the info to them.

Law enforcement agencies including the Honolulu Police Department will never contact the public and request for gift cards to be purchased as payment for services.   

Please contact police if you receive these types of messages.

072/20 News Release - Modeling Scam
November 18, 2020

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department want to warn the public about a modeling scam on social media.

Recently, the HPD has seen an increase in cases involving juvenile females being solicited by “modeling scouts” via Instagram. These juveniles are receiving messages from the scouts who promise a career in modeling. The juveniles are then instructed to send photos of themselves wearing little or no clothing. In some cases, the scouts offered to send a vehicle to juvenile’s residence to arrange an in-person meeting at the mall.

Please do not engage in conversations with strangers online. Parents are also encouraged to talk to their children about the dangers of social media.

If you receive these types of messages on social media, please contact police.

071/20 News Release - Theft Suspect Wanted
November 17, 2020

CrimeStoppers and the Department of the Attorney General Investigations Office  is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) who stole two Jetpower III Ground Power Unit (GPU) Generators from a construction site at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. 

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020, between 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., unknown suspect(s) entered the new Hawaiian Airlines terminal area located at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and took two Jetpower III Ground Power Unit generators from gates A8 and A9 which are valued at $50,000 each.  The generators were still in their crates and were not installed.  These generators are specifically used to power up airplanes while parked at the gates and have very little street value.  

Property Taken:

Two Jetpower III Ground Power Unit (GPU) Generators

Model No: 180KVA JTP3 W/90KVA OUTPUT

Serial No: 45598 / 45599

067/20 News Release - Cruelty to Animals Suspects Wanted
October 13, 2020

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying four individuals who are wanted for Cruelty to Animals in the First Degree.

On Monday, September 21, 2020, at approximately 9:37 p.m., surveillance footage from Sunset Elementary School showed four individuals on the campus holding flashlights and dragging a dead cat.  Video surveillance also showed a female carrying a compound bow and shooting an arrow like object into the cat.

065/20 News Release Robbery Suspect Wanted
October 09, 2020

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two males who are wanted for Robbery in the First Degree.

On Wednesday, October, 7, 2020, at approximately 7:20 p.m., the victim was patrolling the grounds of Dole Plantation when he observed a male tampering with the ATM and went to address him. As the victim was addressing the male at the ATM, another male confronted him and brandished a shotgun. Both males were able to break into the ATM and took an undisclosed amount of money then fled in the victim’s vehicle which was later located nearby.