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South Kīhei Road is closed from Uwapo Road to Leilani Road. The area north of Uwapo to Kīhei is now open. The area south of Uwapo, remains closed. Police closed the area due to an investigation into a possible shooting. The initial closure went into effect at 4:40 a.m., on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

Maui police issued an alert, informing the public of a reoccurring fake jewelry scam in which individuals have been approaching people in the parking lots of various business throughout Central Maui.

Maui police have identified two “individuals of interest” after two suspicious reports Saturday night in which female pedestrians were reportedly followed by an SUV in West Maui, and threatened. In one case, the driver claimed to have a gun; and in the other incident, a gun was pointed at the victim, police said.

Maui police responded to eight burglaries, 15 vehicle thefts and 15 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from June 19 to 25, 2022.

Maui police responded to five burglaries, 16 vehicle thefts and 15 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from June 12 to 18, 2022.

Maui police responded to 12 burglaries, 17 vehicle thefts and 17 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from June 5 to 11, 2022.

Maui Now is conducting a survey focused on understanding the opinions and attitudes of its readers about Maui’s residential rental prices spiking 41%, county government actions to create more affordable housing, persisting drought conditions, increase of violent and property crimes, and the upcoming mayoral and council races.

Maui police responded to 13 burglaries, 21 vehicle thefts and 28 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from May 29 to June 4, 2022.

Maui police responded to six burglaries, 14 vehicle thefts and 14 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven-day period from March 20 to 26, 2022.

Maui police responded to four burglaries, 28 vehicle thefts and 14 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from March 13 to 19, 2022.

Maui police responded to six burglaries, 12 vehicle thefts and 11 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from March 6 to 12, 2022.

Maui police responded to 11 burglaries, 11 vehicle thefts and six vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 27 to March 5, 2022.

Maui police responded to eight burglaries, nine vehicle thefts and seven vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 20 to 26, 2022.

Maui police responded to five burglaries, nine vehicle thefts and nine vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Feb. 13 to 19, 2022.

Maui police responded to eight burglaries, 17 vehicle thefts and eight vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5, 2022.

Maui police responded to four burglaries, 19 vehicle thefts and six vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 16 to 22, 2022.

The percentage of burglary cases increased 60% from the week before when five incidents were reported. Vehicle thefts increased 119% from the week before when 16 incidents were reported. Vehicle break-ins decreased 67% from the week before when 21 incidents were reported.

Maui police responded to five burglaries, 16 vehicle thefts and 21 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Jan. 2 to 8, 2022.

Maui police responded to eight burglaries, eight vehicle thefts and 18 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from Dec. 19 to 25, 2021.

The percentage of burglary cases increased 20% from the week before when 10 incidents were reported. Vehicle thefts increased 22% from the week before when nine incidents were reported. Vehicle break-ins decreased 8% from the week before when 12 incidents were reported.