ATM Stolen from Maui Arts & Cultural Center

Maui Police crime graphic by Wendy Osher.

By Maui Now Staff

Maui police have launched an investigation into the theft of an Automated Teller Machine from the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului on Thanksgiving Day.

The incident reportedly occurred between 9:55 and 10:55 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014.

Maui Police say the an investigation revealed that the suspect or suspects rammed, then pulled out the ATM containing an undisclosed amount of cash, from the south wall of the main entrance.

According to police reports, pieces from the passenger side tail light were left at the scene, which possibly identify the made and model of the truck as a Nissan Frontier.

Prior to the incident, police say a black 2004 Nissan Frontier pickup truck (with license plate LBE-251)  was stolen from the Waiheʻe area; however police say it is not confirmed that the stolen truck was used in connection with the stolen ATM.

Police are asking for the public’s help with information on the stolen ATM, and the location of the stolen Nissan Frontier.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Derek Kaaukai with the department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 244-6433 Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or Central Dispatch anytime at 244-6400.