Unsolved Crimes
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.
News Release - Robbery Suspect Wanted - 044/17 (2017/10/04)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who is wanted for two counts of Robbery in the Second Degree. The incident occurred in the Pearl City area. On Friday, September 15, 2017, at approximately 7:43 p.m., the victim was leaving urgent care, when the suspect came from behind and pulled her purse, dragging her along the ground. The suspect fled when a security guard chased him.
At approximately 7:55 p.m., a suspect matching the same description attempted to pull a purse away from another complainant at the Wal-Mart Pearl City. The suspect fled when multiple witnesses chased him.
News Release - Attempted Kidnapping Suspect 043/17 (2017/10/03)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who is wanted for an Attempted Kidnapping of a juvenile in the Ewa Beach area.
On Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at approximately 7 a.m., the suspect attempted to coax a juvenile into his vehicle.
News Release - Murder Suspect Wanted 042/17 (2017/09/29)
On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the victim was sitting fronting the Maunakea Liquor & Grocery store when he was shot multiple times with a handgun. Puapuaga has been identified as the suspect that shot the victim. He fled in a white Toyota Matrix bearing Hawaii license plate NTW 970. The vehicle has been recovered. Puapuaga is known to frequent the Chinatown, Aala Park, and Keeaumoku areas. He has ties to Northern California and previously lived in Sacramento.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or *CRIME on your cellular phone. Free cellular calls are provided by AT&T, Nextel Hawaii, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless Hawaii, Mobi PCS, and Hawaiian Telcom. The public may now send anonymous web tips to www.honolulucrimestoppers.org.
New Release - Kidnapping/Extortion Scam 028/17 (2017/06/13)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department want to warn the public about a scam regarding a family member being held for ransom. The caller, who is a male, informs the person via telephone that a family member has been kidnapped and that they are to wire money to an address located in Mexico. All money transfers are requested through Western Union. The calls are made from a private number and the caller sounds like a Hispanic male. The public is warned not to send money and to call the police. If the call comes from a private number, let it go to voicemail.
New Release -Social Media Extortion Scam 029/17 (2017/06/13)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department want to warn the public about a social media scam regarding unknown females requesting to friend you. Once the friend request is accepted, the female will entice the person to commit a lewd act. If the act is performed, the female will inform you that the act has been recorded and if payment is not received the recording will be released on social media. Please do not friend anyone that you have not met in person.
News Release - Robbery Suspects Wanted 027/17 (2017/05/19)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three males, who are wanted for Robbery in the First Degree.
On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at approximately 12:35 a.m., three males went to a residence located on
News Release - Failure to Render Aid 020/17 (2017/04/13)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the driver of a white Toyota Corolla who is wanted for Failure to Render Aid.
On Saturday, April 8, 2017, at approximately 5:25 a.m., a female crossing Kapiolani Boulevard from makai to mauka at the intersection of Kamakee Street was struck by a white Toyota Corolla who fled eastbound on Kapiolani Boulevard.
A passenger side mirror was located at the scene. The female was transported to the hospital in critical condition with head injuries.
News Release - Attempted Robbery Suspect Wanted 019/17 (2017/04/10)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male who is wanted for Attempted Robbery in the Second Degree.
On Saturday, April 1, 2017, at approximately 9:20 a.m., the complainant was loading her vehicle after shopping at Costco Iwilei, when an unknown male entered her vehicle and grabbed her purse from the front passenger seat. The complainant attempted to stop the male and he dragged her to the ground as she held onto her purse. She was able to hold on to her purse and the male fled in a dark colored Chrysler 300.
Suspect: Unknown male
Race: Micronesian
Age: 20s
Height: 5’4” to 5’6”
Weight: Medium build
Hair: Black short wavy
Facial: Goatee
News Release - Robbery Suspect Wanted (2017/01/26)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three males wanted for robbing a delivery truck.
On Friday, November 11, 2016, the complainant was making a delivery to the Apple Store located in the
News Release - Murder Suspect Wanted (2017/01/24)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Nicolo Lorenzo.
On Saturday, January 21, 2017, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Lorenzo was discovered unconscious at the intersection of Iwilei Road and North Nimitz Highway with stab wounds to his body. He was known to frequent the area.
Victim: Nicolo Lorenzo Race: Filipino Age: 32 years old Height: 5’10” Weight: 140 lbs. Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Tattoo: Various tattoos on his chest and leg
News Release - Cold Case Homicide (2016/12/19)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect(s) who may be responsible for a double homicide that occurred on Sunday, September 7, 1980, at approximately 6:40 a.m.
A boat operator at
CrimeStoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $15,000 for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of a suspect(s). Do not approach any suspect. All suspects and wanted fugitives should be considered armed and dangerous. All calls are confidential and anonymous. CrimeStoppers rewards are not paid to persons who participate in a crime, nor are victims of a crime, or in missing person cases. Be a CrimeStopper and call the hot line at 955-8300 or *Crime on your cellular telephone. Access the CrimeStoppers website at the public may now send anonymous web tips to www.honolulucrimestoppers.org.
News Release - Robbery Suspect Wanted (2016/12/15)
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 Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at approximately 10:53 a.m., the victim was waiting at a bus stop located at the Aloha Tower when a black Nissan Titan pickup truck pulled up next to her. The front seat passenger of the truck, exited the vehicle, brandished a dark colored handgun, and demanded her purse. The male got back into the truck and fled in an unknown direction.
Suspect: Unknown male Race: Caucasian Age: 20s Height: Unknown Weight: Unknown Hair: Bald Eyes: Blue Clothing: Gray Hooded sweat shirt
Att Murder Suspect Wanted - News Release 067/16 (2016/10/11)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male who is wanted for Attempted Murder in the First Degree.
On Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at approximately 12:20 a.m., the complainant and a friend drove to Metcalf Street in an attempt to locate his stolen Nissan. They observed a Nissan parked on Metcalf that resembled his vehicle and stopped to ask the males about the vehicle. One of the males approached, lifted his shirt, and exposed a tattoo across his stomach. The complainant and his friend left the area and observed the Nissan drive off. They attempted to follow the vehicle when the male with the tattoo stepped out into the roadway, pointed a handgun at them, and fired several shots.
Suspect: Unknown male Age: 20s Height: 5’4” to 5’7” Weight: 130 to 140 lbs. Clothing: Gray hoodie, light colored shorts, shoes Tattoo: Unknown design across his stomach
Burglary Suspect Wanted - News Release 068/16 (2016/10/11)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating suspect(s) who are wanted for a burglary the occurred on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at approximately 6:30 p.m. at Wahiawa Middle School.
The suspect(s) entered a classroom and stole 27 HP Chromebook laptops, one Macbook Pro laptop, and an LCA projector.
Item Taken: 27 HP Chromebook laptops, white in color, Macbook Pro laptop, and an LCA projector.
Attempted Sexual Assault - News Release 060/16 (2016/08/31)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male who is wanted for an Attempted Sexual Assault in the First Degree.
On August 29, 2016, at approximately 11:15 a.m., a female entered the restroom located at 1481 South King Street and observed an unknown male standing inside. The male attempted to sexually the complainant but fled after a witness entered the restroom.
Suspect: Unknown male Race: Caucasian Age: 30s Height: 5’9” Weight: 150 lbs. Hair: Bald Eyes: Blue/green eyes Clothing: White t-shirt, blue denim pants
Sex Assault Suspect Watned - News Release 056/16 (2016/08/08)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male who is wanted for Sexual Assault in the Third Degree.
On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the 14-year-old female victim boarded the bus at the Alapai Transit Station. While on the bus the male suspect stood behind her and sexually assaulted her. Upon arrival at the Waipahu Transit Station, the female notified the bus driver who called the police. The male exited the bus and was last seen walking towards Times Supermarket.
Suspect: Unknown Male Race: Caucasian Age: 30s Height: 6’0” Weight: 180 lbs. Hair: Short brown Eyes: Brown Clothing: Gray suit, gray pants, tie, and black backpack.
News Release - Witness Wanted - 049/16 (2016/07/19)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating witness(es) to a motor vehicle accident.
On Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 8:55 p.m. a white Nissan Versa was travelling Honolulu bound on Pali Highway when it collided with a tan Toyota Camry traveling Kailua bound that attempted to make a left turn from the Pali Highway to Kamehameha Highway. A 93-year-old passenger from the Nissan Versa died due to the collision.
Robbery Suspects Wanted - News Release 047/16 (2016/07/14)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating four suspects who are wanted for robbing a delivery truck.
On Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at approximately 8 p.m., the victim and a passenger were in a delivery truck driving westbound in the area of
Additional suspects in a white sedan arrived at the scene, and the victims were ordered to unlock the rear of the delivery truck. The suspects removed 35 yellow crates containing 290 cartons of cigarettes. The cigarettes are valued in excess of $26,000. The suspects fled in an unknown direction.
The suspects were described as possible local males wearing black clothing with some type of cloth covering the lower portion of their faces. The suspects spoke "pidgin."
The suspects’ vehicles are described as a green older Nissan pickup truck with Cadillac-type rims and a white sedan.
News Release - Failure to Render Aid (2016/07/05)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the driver of a dark-colored SUV that fled the scene of a motor vehicle accident.
On Monday, July 4, 2016, at approximately 11 p.m., a SUV travelling eastbound on Farrington Highway, just prior to Hakimo Road, collided into a 46-year-old male. The victim was crossing Farrington Highway in a marked crosswalk fronting his residence. The victim was transported to the Queen’s Medical Center in critical condition. The SUV may have front end or windshield damage.
Robbery Suspects Wanted - News Release 036/16 (2016/06/08)
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two males, who are wanted for Robbery in the Second Degree.
On Saturday, May 28, 2016, at approximately 5:19 p.m., a 55-year-old female victim was talking on her phone in the parking structure of
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