If you have any information about these crimes, or any person(s) involved, you are urged:
to call CrimeStoppers Honolulu at 808-955-8300,
dial *crime on your cellular phone (free cellular calls are provided by Cingular, Nextel, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless in Hawaii), or
submit a 'Web Tip' by clicking the button on the left of this page.
You do not have to give your name. CrimeStoppers Honolulu will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest, identity of a suspect, or recovery of property, and you can remain anonymous.
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 Second Degree.
On Thursday, March 14, 2024, at approximately 6:15 a.m., the victim, who was driving a black sports utility vehicle, pulled into the parking lot of a shopping center located at 89-102 Farrington Highway. A male driving a white BMW 3-Series sedan blocked his path, approached the victim from the driver's side window, and shot him once in the chest. The victim was able to drive away but later crashed his vehicle a short distance away. The male suspect fled the area in the white BMW in an unknown direction. The victim was later transported to the hospital for treatment of his gunshot wound.
Suspect: Unknown male
Clothing: Camouflage jacket and light-colored pants.
Suspect Vehicle: white BMW 3 Series sedan, four-door, unknown license plate.
010/24 News Release - Theft Suspect Wanted March 15, 2024
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking for the public's assistance in identifying three suspects who are wanted for Theft in the First Degree.
On Thursday, March 14, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m., three unknown suspects used a stolen excavator to smash open a drive thru ATM at the Kapolei American Savings Bank located on Wakea Street. The suspects then placed the ATM cash vault onto the roof of a green Subaru Forrester then fled the scene. A gray Kia soul was also used in the commission of the crime.
Suspect #1: Unknown
Suspect #2: Unknown
Suspect #3: Unknown
Suspect Vehicles: Subaru Forrester, Hawaii license plate SSX-665, gray Kia Soul, 4 door sedan, unknown plates.
009a/24 News Release - Cruelty to Animal Suspect Wanted March 07, 2024
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for Cruelty to Animal in the Second Degree.
On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a white cat was found deceased in the Koko Head District Park. The cat had obvious signs of trauma. Upon conducting an examination of the cat, it was discovered that there were multiple pellets lodged in its' head. In addition to the CrimeStoppers reward, a private donor is willing to pay an additional $5,000 cash for information leading to an arrest.
009/24 News Release - Cruelty to Animals Suspect Wanted March 01, 2024
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for Cruelty to Animals in the Second Degree.
On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a white cat was found deceased in the Koko Head District Park. The cat had obvious signs of trauma. Upon conducting an examination of the cat, it was discovered that there were multiple pellets lodged in its head.
008/24 News Release - Phone Scam February 28, 2024
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department want to warn the public
about a phone scam that is occurring.
There has been a recent case where the complainant received a phone call from
a male who stated that they were with the Honolulu Police Department and that
the complainant was wanted for a warrant. The name that the male is using is an
actual name of a Honolulu Police Sergeant. They were then instructed to pay a
monetary fine at a Federal Deposit Box at a local supermarket.
Law enforcement agencies including the Honolulu Police Department will never
contact the public and request for payment to be made. Do not make any
payments upon receiving such requests.
005/24 News Release - Reminder to Lock vehicle Doors January 31, 2024
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department would like to remind the
public to lock their vehicle doors.
There have been cases recently where thieves have stolen items from within
parked vehicles because the doors were left unlocked. There are individuals out
there who try door handles, looking for unlocked vehicles. These incidents are
happening in parking lots as well as residential carports and garages. Avoid
becoming a victim by locking your vehicle doors. Also, do not leave valuable
items within your vehicle.
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are asking for the public assistance in identifying a male who is wanted for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree.
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at approximately 1:15 a.m., the victim was involved in an argument with a group of males at the Puuwai Momi Housing in Aiea. As the argument escalated, one of the males brandished a firearm and shot the victim. The male then fled the scene in an unknown direction. The victim was transported to the hospital in serious condition.
Suspect: Unknown male
Height: 5'8"
Build: Short/Stocky
Clothing: Cream-colored hoodie with an unknown logo on the front, dark baggy shorts, and dark-colored shoes.
003/24 News Release - Phone Scam January 22, 2024
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department want to warn the public about a phone scam that is occurring.
There have been recent cases where the complainants have received a phone call from a male who stated that they were with the Honolulu Police Department and that the complainant was wanted for a warrant. They were then instructed to pay a monetary fine. The complainants became suspicious and called back the number on the caller ID. Upon calling the number, the call was connected to the police station, where it was discovered that the phone number had been spoofed, and no such call was made from HPD.
Law enforcement agencies, including the Honolulu Police Department, will never contact the public and request for payments to be made. Do not make any payments upon receiving such requests.
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 the Board of Water Supply in order to collect false debts.
Do not discuss vital information with anyone who calls. Hang up, check your telephone book for the proper number of the agency identified in the call.
Please contact police if you receive these types of calls.
067/23 - News Release - Witnesses to Murder Suspect December 26, 2023
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are asking for the public’s
assistance in locating witnesses and identifying the suspect(s) in a Murder in the
Second Degree case that happened in the Halawa area.
On Monday, December 25, 2023, at approximately 3:45 a.m., the victim was an
occupant in a white sedan with friends, when they left the Puuwai Momi Housing
Complex. As the sedan exited the parking lot of the complex onto Kamehameha
Highway, an unknown male shot at the sedan. The victim was transported to a
nearby hospital and was later pronounced deceased from the injuries sustained
from a gunshot wound.
Victim: Lino Nedelec
Age: 22 years old
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 210 lbs.
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
064/23 News Release - Cruelty to Animals Suspect Wanted December 18, 2023
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who is wanted for Cruelty to Animals in the First Degree.
On Sunday, December 17, 2023, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the complainants
discovered their horse laying on the ground on a farm lot in the Mokuleia area with an injury. Upon further examination, it was discovered that the horse had been shot with an arrow. Due to the severity of the injury, the horse was subsequently euthanized.