Help Sought Identifying Suspect in $700 Kahului Purse Theft

Courtesy surveillance photo.

By Maui Now Staff

Authorities from the Maui Police Department and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person wanted for the alleged theft of a Louis Vuitton purse, valued at $700, from the From Rome to Paris store at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului last month.

The incident was reported at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2014.

According to officials, an unknown female suspect stole the brown-colored purse, then fled towards the parking lot fronting Koho’s Bar & Grill.

The suspect is described as 5’5” to 5’6” tall, weighing 110 to 120 pounds, in her 30s, with dark brown hair, dark brown eyes, and a tan complexion. Authorities say she was wearing a purple & pink tank top with a white striped skirt and white top slippers.

Courtesy surveillance photo.

Anyone with information concerning the identity of the individual observed in the attached surveillance photos is asked to contact Maui Crime Stoppers at (808) 242-6966. Neighbor island residents can call toll free at 1-888-242-6966.

Maui Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of individuals in unsolved felony crimes; the recovery of stolen property or seizure of illegal drugs in felony cases; or the capture of felony fugitives.

The public should consider all wanted persons as dangerous and should not approach, follow or take other action that could put themselves in danger.

The public is reminded that the information provided by authorities is merely an accusation, and all parties are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.