Maui Crime, Jan. 3–9: Burglaries, Break-Ins, Thefts

Surveillance image credit: Crime Stoppers Maui. Maui police are seeking the public’s help in locating the individual depicted in the photo for questioning in the theft of a vehicle on Sunday, Jan. 3, at 12:46 p.m. from 3900 Wailea Alanui Drive at the Four Seasons Wailea. The vehicle is described as a white 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450, license LEP869.

Maui police responded to 16 burglaries, five vehicle thefts, and 18 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period, between Jan. 3 to 9, 2016.

Of the five vehicle thefts, one of the vehicles has since been recovered.  The incidents were reported in Wailea, Kīhei and Makawao.  The Maui Police Department has also initiated an investigation into a stolen SUV that was released by valet attendants to an unauthorized driver at a hotel in Wailea.

Burglary incidents were up to 16 from the 11 incidents reported the week before. The greatest number of burglaries reported were Wailuku where five incidents were reported over seven days.

Vehicle break-ins were up slightly to 18, up from the 17 incidents reported the week before.  The greatest number was in Kahului with six incidents reported at the location.

The complete list of locations affected and times in which the incidents occurred are as follows:

16 Burglaries:

Haʻikū:

• Thursday, Jan. 7, 8:51 p.m.:  2100 block of Kauhikoa Rd, residential, forced entry.

Hāna:

• Wednesday, Jan. 6, 3:09 p.m.:  Keawa Pl, residential, unlawful entry.

Kahului:

• Sunday, Jan. 3, 1:39 a.m.:  Vevau St, residential, attempted entry.
• Wednesday, Jan. 6, 8 a.m.:  Wahine Pio Ave at Keōpūolani Park, non-residential, forced entry.
• Friday, Jan. 8, 11:09 a.m.:  600 block of Kaimana St, residential, forced entry.

Kāʻanapali:

• Sunday, Jan. 3, 8:21 a.m.:  2525 Kāʻanapali Pkwy at the Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel, residential, unlawful entry.
• Sunday, Jan. 3, 7:42 p.m.:  Nohea Kai Dr at the Hyatt Regency, residential, unlawful entry.
• Thursday, Jan. 7, 1:50 a.m.: 130 Kai Malina Pkwy at Honua Kai Resort & Spa, non-residential, forced entry.

Lānaʻi:

• Monday, Jan. 4, 1:33 a.m.: 400 block of Ahakea St, residential, unlawful entry.

Waiheʻe:

• Friday, Jan. 8, 7:09 a.m.:  200 Halewaiū Rd at the Waiehu Golf Course, non-residential, forced entry.

Waikapū:

• Saturday, Jan. 9, 5:53 p.m.:  E Waikō Rd, residential, unlawful entry.

Wailuku:

• Monday, Jan. 4, 6:54 a.m.:  250 S High St at Development Services Administration office, non-residential, forced entry.
• Tuesday, Jan. 5, 7:35 a.m.:  ʻĪao Valley State Park, parking toll booth, non-residential, forced entry.
• Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2:26 a.m.:  900 Eha St at Hot Spot Video, non-residential, unlawful entry.
• Thursday, Jan. 7, 1:24 p.m.:  1200 block of Piʻihana Rd, non-residential, attempted burglary.
• Friday, Jan. 8, 4:31 p.m.:  900 L Main St, residential, unlawful entry.

Surveillance and vehicle image credit: Crime Stoppers Maui. This vehicle was reported stolen on Sunday, Jan. 3, at 12:46 p.m. from 3900 Wailea Alanui Drive at the Four Seasons Wailea. The vehicle is described as a white 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450, license LEP869.

5 Vehicle Thefts:

Kīhei:

• Wednesday, Jan. 6, 9:04 a.m.:  200 block of Noe St.  Blue 2014 DAIX moped, license M83156.
• Wednesday, Jan. 6, 11:29 a.m.:  Waiohuli St. Silver and red 2003 Honda CBR600, license 605KMH.

Makawao:

• Thursday, Jan. 7, 3:41 p.m.:  1188 Makawao Ave at Casanova restaurant.  White 1997 Acura Vigor, license GJF230.

Wailea:

• Sunday, Jan. 3, 12:46 p.m.:  3900 Wailea Alanui Dr at Four Seasons Wailea.  White 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450, license LEP869.
• Monday, Jan. 4, 8:19 p.m.:  3850 Wailea Alanui Dr at the Grand Wailea Hotel.  White 2016 Ford Mustang, license LGC146.  Recovered.

18 Vehicle Break-ins:

Haʻikū:

• Friday, Jan. 8, 6:24 p.m.:  10200 Hāna Hwy at Twin Falls parking lot.  Red 2015 Buick Rendezvous, unauthorized entry and theft.

Hāna:

• Thursday, Jan. 7, 4:36 p.m.:  7035 Hāna Hwy at Waikoa Pond.  White 2016 Hyundai Elantra, unauthorized entry and theft.
• Friday, Jan. 8, 12:16 p.m.:  Haneoʻo Rd at Kokī Beach Park.  Silver 2015 GMC Terrain, unauthorized entry.
• Saturday, Jan. 9, 3:59 p.m.:  Haneoʻo Rd at Hāmoa Beach Park.  Silver 2006 Scion XB, unauthorized entry and theft.

Kāʻanapali:

• Wednesday, Jan. 6, 3:23 p.m.:  10 Halawai Dr at Maui Surfboards.  Black 2014 Ford Fusion, unauthorized entry.

Kahului:

• Sunday, Jan. 3, 4:58 p.m.:  100 Hoʻokele St at Target.  White 2001 Ford F240, unauthorized entry and theft.
• Monday, Jan. 4, 6:35 a.m.:  100 block of Alamaha St.  White 2013 Honda Civic, unauthorized entry.
• Monday, Jan. 4, 12:57 p.m.:  Kanahā Beach Rd at Kanahā Beach Park.  White 2013 Nissan Altima, unauthorized entry and theft.
• Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2:53 p.m.:  281 Amala Pl at the first parking lot of “Kite” Beach in Kanahā, just east of the wastewater reclamation facility.  Red 2004 Pontiac Vibe, unauthorized entry and theft.
• Wednesday, Jan. 6, 7:07 p.m.:  70 E Kaʻahumanu Ave at the Maui Mall.  Red 2012 Nissan Sentra, unauthorized entry.
• Saturday, Jan. 9, 9:03 p.m.:  200 E Kamehameha Ave at Ross.  Black 2014 Dodge Charger, unauthorized entry and theft.

Kīhei:

• Monday, Jan. 4, 10:04 a.m.:  600 block of Imihale St.  White 2013 Toyota Tundra, unauthorized entry.

Kula:

• Wednesday, Jan. 6, 8:45 p.m.:  16000 block of Haleakalā Hwy.  Red 2005 Kia Spectra, unauthorized entry and theft.

Pāʻia:

• Thursday, Jan. 7, 10:31 a.m.:  Hāna Hwy at Holomua Rd.  Black 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, unauthorized entry and theft.

Spreckelsville:

• Tuesday, Jan. 5, 5:03 p.m.:  Kealakai Pl at “Baby Beach.”  Brown 2013 Toyota Tacoma, unauthorized entry and theft.

Waiheʻe:

• Monday, Jan. 4, 10:09 a.m.:  Halewaiū Rd at Kahekili Hwy.  Silver 2007 Chevy Uplander, unauthorized entry.

Wailea:

• Wednesday, Jan. 6, 7:15 a.m.:  4850 Mākena Alanui Rd at the Mākena Surf.  Red 1997 Ford F150, unauthorized entry.

Wailuku:

• Sunday, Jan. 3, 6 p.m.:  Kahekili Hwy at Maika St (in the vicinity of 2011 Puuohala Rd). White 2007 GMC Savana,unauthorized entry and theft.