038/19 News Release - Alarm Scam 038/19
May 31, 2019

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department would like to inform the public about a residential alarm scam that is occurring.

There have been reports of a male knocking on people’s doors in the Hawaii Kai area and identifying himself as an employee of an alarm company. The male states that he observed an alarm sign posted in front and asks if the resident would like for him to inspect the system to make sure that it is working okay. Follow up checks to the alarm company have confirmed that they do not send out employees to conduct these types of checks. Please do not accept these type of solicitations and do not allow strangers to enter your home.

037/19 News Release - Witnesses to Arson Wanted 037/19
May 30, 2019

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating witnesses to an Arson that occurred at the Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, located at 41-1113 Kalanianaole Highway.

On Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at approximately 10:35 p.m, the Honolulu Fire Department responded to a fire call involving two construction vehicles that had been parked at a construction site within the Waimanalo Bay Beach Park. Fire Investigators later determined that the fire had been intentionally set. The case has been classified as an Arson in the First Degree.

034/19 News Release - Negligent Injury Suspect Wanted
May 22, 2019

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the driver of a vehicle that fled the scene of a motor vehicle accident.

On Monday, May 20, 2019, at approximately 1:14 p.m., the driver of a moped was travelling North on Sand Island Access Road when he lost control and fell onto the roadway after being struck by another vehicle. The driver of the moped sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital in serious condition. The driver that caused the collision fled the scene.

033/19 News Release - Witness to Murder Wanted
May 20, 2019

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating witnesses in the murder of Benjamin Awong.

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at approximately 1:00 p.m, HPD officers responded to the area of Old Kalanianaole Highway on reports of a deceased male being discovered. Upon their arrival, they located a lifeless male laying in the brush. The male has been identified as Benjamin Awong and his death has been ruled a homicide.

028/19 News Release - Failure to Render Aid - 028/19
May 15, 2019

CrimeStoppers and Honolulu police are still seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian in front of the Waikiki Aquarium on Thursday, May 2, 2019, around 10:30 p.m.  The vehicle was traveling eastbound on Kalakaua Avenue when it hit the pedestrian and left the scene of the collision. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died.

The suspect vehicle is described as a dark-colored 2002 to 2005 Saturn Vue with faded grey plastic bumper trims. There may be possible damages to the left front bumper area.  Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers at 955-8300 or the HPD Vehicular Homicide Section 723-3413.

Note:  An earlier news release described the suspect vehicle as a white Tacoma truck.  Investigators have since determined that the truck was in the area at the time but not involved in the collision.

029/19 News Release - Attempted Kidnapping Suspect Wanted
May 03, 2019

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male wanted for an Attempted Kidnapping which occurred in the Ewa Beach area.

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a witness observed a white Chevy Colorado pickup truck parked on the side of Kaileola Drive and Keoneula Boulevard.  The witness then observed a male trying to pull a juvenile into the truck.  The witness intervened at which time the male let go of the juvenile and fled in the truck.  The witness stated that there was also an unknown female sitting in the passenger seat.  The juvenile victim has not been identified yet but is being described as an Asian male approximately 9 to 10 years old, fair skinned with dark hair and was wearing a gray or blue shirt.  

029/19 News Release - Attempted Kidnapping Suspect Wanted
May 03, 2019

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male wanted for an Attempted Kidnapping which occurred in the Ewa Beach area.

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a witness observed a white Chevy Colorado pickup truck parked on the side of Kaileola Drive and Keoneula Boulevard.  The witness then observed a male trying to pull a juvenile into the truck.  The witness intervened at which time the male let go of the juvenile and fled in the truck.  The witness stated that there was also an unknown female sitting in the passenger seat.  The juvenile victim has not been identified yet but is being described as an Asian male approximately 9 to 10 years old, fair skinned with dark hair and was wearing a gray or blue shirt.  

026/19 News Release - Criminal Property Damage Suspect Wanted
April 29, 2019

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for Criminal Property Damage in the Second Degree which occurred at the Hawaii Law Enforcement Memorial and the Gannenmono Commemorative Monument located at 530 S. King Street.

Between Saturday, April 20, 2019 and Monday, April 22, 2019, an unknown suspect spray painted graffiti on the Hawaii Law Enforcement Memorial and the Gannenmono Commemorative Monument with the tags; FUSSI and SSI.

024/19 News Release - Attempted kiddnapping and Assault Suspect Wanted
April 17, 2019

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male wanted for an Attempted Kidnapping and Assault in the Second Degree which occurred in the Kapolei area.

On Monday, April 8, 2019, at approximately 3:35 p.m., the victim was walking on Kuou Street in the Kapolei area when a juvenile female approached her and asked for help because a male was following her. The victim then intervened by pushing the male and telling the juvenile to leave. The male then pushed the victim onto the ground, cut her with a dangerous instrument, and fled the scene.

Suspect: Unknown local male

Race:     Polynesian

Age:        Unknown

Height:    5’7”

Weight:   150 lbs.

Hair:        Brown, shoulder length

Complexion: Tan

Clothing:  Black shirt, gray shorts, slippers.

Other: Cuts and round sores on arms.

023/19 News Release - Sex Assault Suspect Wanted
April 15, 2019

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male wanted for a Sex Assault in the Kapolei area.

On April 15, 2019 at about 5:10 a.m., the victim was walking in the area of Keahumoa Parkway and Iwikuamo’o Street when she was approached by an unknown male. The male then assaulted the victim and demanded money from her. The male then sexually assaulted the victim and fled the scene in a vehicle.