Maui police release video, seek help to identify suspects involved in armed robberies

The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals involved in two armed robberies in Upcountry Maui on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The department released video on its Facebook page in the hopes of obtaining new information.

Police say the first incident took place at approximately 10:34 p.m. at the Longs Drugs store located at 55 Kiopaʻa St. in Makawao. Two unknown suspects allegedly entered the store armed with long rifles and demanded cash.

A store employee confronted the suspects, who then fled on a single electric bicycle without obtaining any money, according to police.

The second incident occurred about 20 minutes later at the Texaco Gas Station in Pukalani, where the suspects, matching the earlier descriptions, again brandished long rifles and demanded money from the cashier, according to department reports. This time, police say the suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of money and fled on the same electric bicycle, heading down Old Haleakalā Highway.

Police say one of the suspects was wearing black pants, a black hoodie and black shoes, and stood 5 feet 8 inches tall. The other suspect was wearing red pants, a red hoodie and white shoes and was 5 feet six inches tall, according to department reports. Both had red clothes covering their heads and faces, and were described as male individuals in their teens or early 20s with tall, thin builds.

The Maui Police Department asked anyone who recognizes either of these individuals or has any information regarding the incidents, to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 808-244-6425 and reference report numbers 25-011748 and 25-011750.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Maui Crime Stoppers at 808-242-6966.