Pukalani Chevron Robbed at Gunpoint, Two Arrested
Maui police have arrested two individuals in connection with an armed robbery investigation following an incident reported at the Pukalani Chevron in June.
On June 7, 2017 at about 9 p.m., a cashier at the Chevron gas station located at 3425 Old Haleakalā Highway reported being robbed at gunpoint.
Police said an unidentified female allegedly came into the store of the gas station and pointed a handgun at the cashier and demanded money.
The female allegedly left the store with cash and fled in an awaiting vehicle that was parked outside. Police say the driver of the vehicle was male.
On June 20, 2017, police arrested Desmond Puu,36, of Makawao in connection with the robbery. He was charged with the offense of Robbery in the First Degree and his bail was set at $250,000.
On Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, Cianna Cruz Wallace, 26, of Pāʻia was also arrested in connection with the robbery. She was charged with the offense of Robbery in the First Degree and her bail was set at $250,000.