038/22 News Release - Extortion Scams
May 24, 2022

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department would like to inform the public of an extortion scam that is currently occurring.

There are reports that victims are meeting people online from social media platforms or dating apps.  The victims then engage in conversations with the other person and are instructed to engage in inappropriate behavior or to send lewd photos.  Once the victim engages in the behavior the other person then threatens to disseminate the lewd photos or videos unless a ransom is paid.

We advise the public to not comply with requests to send lewd videos or photos.

011b/22 News Release - Warrant Suspect Wanted
May 12, 2022

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tyrone Stewart Jr., who is wanted for 7 warrants totaling $350,000.  Stewart has 19 prior convictions and is known to frequent the Waianae area.

Suspect:  Tyrone Stewart Jr.

Race:       Hawaiian/Caucasian

Age:         52 years old

Height:     5’9”

Weight:    185 lbs.

Hair:         Brown

Eyes:        Brown

033/22 News Release - Unauthorized Control of Propelled Vehicle Suspect Wanted
May 10, 2022

CrimeStoppers and the Department of the Attorney General Investigations Office   is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who is wanted for Unauthorized Control of Propelled Vehicle in the First Degree.

On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at approximately 3:00 a.m., an unknown male attempted to drive off with a rental car which was parked inside of the rental car facility located at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.  The male was not able to exit the facility due to a closed gate.  The male then asked the employee for the code to the gate but was denied this information.  The male then abandoned the vehicle and fled the area on foot.

030/22 News Release - Warrant Suspect Wanted
April 21, 2022

CrimeStoppers and the United States Marshals is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Rockford Matsuura, who is wanted for a No Bail Warrant of Arrest for Violating the Terms and Conditions of Supervised Release.  Matsuura is known to frequent the Kalihi and Wahiawa areas.

Suspect:  Rockford Matsuura

Race:       Asian/Pacific Islander

Age:         41 years old

Height:     5’10”

Weight:    185 lbs.

Hair:         Bald

Eyes:        Brown

028/22 Warrant Suspect Wanted
April 19, 2022

CrimeStoppers and the Department of Taxation-Criminal Investigation Section is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Marshall Dimond, who is wanted for a $3,000 Warrant of Arrest for two counts of False and Fraudulent Statements and two counts of Attempt to Evade or Defeat Tax.

Suspect:  Marshall Dimond

Age:         74 years old

Height:     5’11”

Weight:    163 lbs.

Hair:         Black

Eyes:        Brown

022/22 News Release - Damages to City Buses
March 23, 2022

CrimeStoppers and Oahu Transit Services, Inc. are asking for the public’s assistance in helping to keep bus passengers and operators safe and preventing damage to city buses.      

In the last three months, TheBus has seen an increase in the frequency and severity of cases involving objects being thrown at and hitting buses.  Since December 2021, there have been more than 60 cases of criminal property damage cases involving OTS buses. 

The incidents have occurred in four primary areas:

Downtown-Chinatown - Between River and Alakea Streets

North Shore - Between Sunset Beach and Weed Circle

Hawaii Kai - Kalanianaole Highway and Keahole Street 

Waikiki 

At 6:30 a.m. today, an OTS bus was traveling eastbound on S. King Street near Fort Street Mall when the passengers heard a noise and saw that a bus window had been shattered.  Fortunately, no one on the bus or nearby was injured.  

The onboard video surveillance camera showed a male suspect throwing an unknown object at the bus.  He is described as Caucasian, medium build, wearing a black jacket over a grey tank top, black shorts, black hat, black shoes, and a black backpack.  

If you see someone throwing objects at or damaging a bus, call 9-1-1 immediately.

008a/22 News Release - Person of Interest in Murder
March 14, 2022

012/22 News Release - Robbery Suspect Wanted
March 01, 2022

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

On Monday, February 28, 2022, at approximately 1:35 p.m., a male entered the Haleiwa American Savings Bank located at 66-197 Kamehameha Highway and presented a demand note to the teller. The male also stated that he had a firearm although none was seen.  The teller gave the male an undisclosed amount of cash at which time he fled in an unknown direction.

Suspect:  Unknown male
Race: Local Asian/Mixed

Age: 20’s      

Height:  5’7”   

Weight:  135 lbs. 

Complexion: Freckles under eyes

Hair: Black short hair

Clothing: White long sleeve shirt, white painter’s pants and black sunglasses

010/22 News Release - Robbery Suspect Wanted
February 24, 2022

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

On Friday, February 18, 2022, at approximately 12:28 p.m., a male entered the Mililani American Savings Bank located at 95-221 Kipapa Drive and presented a demand note to the teller.  The teller gave the male an undisclosed amount of cash at which time he fled in an unknown direction.

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.