News Release - Extortion Scams
October 26, 2018

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department would like to inform the public about an extortion scam that is occurring via telephone. 

There have been cases recently where victims are receiving phone calls from unknown people stating that they have kidnapped their loved ones and demand a ransom.  In one case, the victim received a phone call from his wife’s phone number which had been spoofed.  The victim believed the person on the phone because it appeared that the call had originated from his wife’s phone.  If you receive these types of calls, please do your best to confirm that your loved ones are safe.  Do not pay the ransom and contact police to file a report. 

News Release - Robbery Suspect Wanted - 069/18
October 24, 2018

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who is wanted for Robbery in the Second Degree.  The incident occurred in the Chinatown area.

On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at approximately 3:45 a.m., the elderly victim was walking on River Street near the Chinatown Cultural Plaza when an unknown male grabbed the victim’s purse. The male then violently swung the victim causing her to fall onto her head and lose consciousness. The male then fled westbound on North Kukui Street with the victim’s purse.   

News Release - Failure to Render Aid - 063/18
October 09, 2018

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 Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the driver of a moped was travelling Northbound on Kamehameha Highway and Ke Nui Road when he was struck from behind by a vehicle which then fled the scene.  The driver of the moped was taken to Queen’s Hospital in critical condition.

From the debris left at the scene, Traffic Investigators were able to determine that the vehicle that struck the moped was a 2012 to 2016, Toyota Tacoma magnetic gray in color.  The vehicle would have sustained damages to the driver’s side front bumper and front fender area.

News Release - Robbery Suspect Wanted 062/18
October 04, 2018

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

News Release - Witnesses Wanted - 060/18
September 27, 2018

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating witnesses to a motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Kahalu’u area.

On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a stolen white Ford pick up truck was travelling at a high rate of speed in a reckless manner in the area of Kahekili Highway and Hui Iwa Street.  Due to the reckless driving, the truck flipped numerous times and came to a rest on Kahekili Highway.  The driver of the truck fled the scene on foot.  Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact CrimeStoppers.

News Release - Robbery Suspect - 053/18
August 16, 2018

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

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at approximately 9:20 a.m., an unknown male armed with a black semi-automatic handgun entered the Waimalu Zippy’s Express and demanded money from the cashier. No money was given and the male then fled in an awaiting white vehicle.

 

News Release - Leeward Area Fire Cases - 052/18
August 16, 2018

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department would like the public’s assistance in locating witnesses who may have information regarding the recent Leeward area fire cases.

There was a recent fire in the Leeward area that was determined to have been of suspicious origin. If there is anyone that can provide information on that case or any other fires of suspicious origin, please contact CrimeStoppers. We also ask the public to be vigilant and aware of suspicious people and behavior.

News Release - Warrant Suspect Wanted 048/18
August 08, 2018

News Release - Warrant Suspect Wanted - 047/18
August 07, 2018

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Peter Kanohokula, who is wanted for a Hawaii Paroling Authority No Bail Warrant for Violating the Terms and Conditions of Parole. Kanohokula is known to frequent the Wahiawa area and may possibly be armed.

News Release - Assault Suspect Wanted - 042/18
July 06, 2018

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locatinga male who is wanted for an Assault in the Second Degree which occurred at the Ala Moana Beach Park located at 1201 Ala Moana Park Drive.

On Friday, June 29, 2018, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the victim was sitting on the beach near the restrooms by lifeguard tower 1C when she heard a male yelling.  The victim looked at the male then looked away after she noticed the male looking at her.  The male then walked up to the victim and struck her on her face causing her to lose consciousness.  The male was last seen running away towards Ala Moana Boulevard.