Police Seek Help in Batting Cage Break-in Investigation

The Maui Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying the individuals responsible for a March 2016 break-in at the Hitter’s Paradise batting cages in Kīhei.

Police say that two males forcibly entered the office of the Hitter’s Paradise business, stealing items valued in excess of $1,000, on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at approximately 12:58 a.m.

Maui Now first reported the incident the following morning.

Items stolen included numerous Hitter’s Paradise logo t-shirts and baseball caps, baseball equipment and a 40 inch flat screen television.

One of the males is described as having long hair past his shoulders.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Maui Police Department at (808 )244-6400 and refer to police report #16-009029.

Individuals wishing to remain anonymous can call Maui Crime Stoppers at (808) 242-6966. Callers to Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and are given a code number.

Maui Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of person(s) responsible for felony crimes; the recovery of stolen property; the seizure of illegal drugs in felony cases or the capture of felony fugitives.

The public is asked to consider all wanted person(s) as dangerous. Police advise the public not to approach, follow or take other action that could put themselves in danger.

Forced entry at Hitter’s Paradise. Owners are seeking information leading to the arrest of suspects involved.

Hitter’s Paradise batting cages in Kīhei. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Pool table and batting cages at Hitter’s Paradise. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Taking swings at Hitter’s Paradise in Kīhei. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Games and television at Hitter’s Paradise batting cages in Kīhei. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Hitter’s Paradise employee Jack Klingman and customer Ty Roberts at the cash register, which the owner says was found on the ground after the theft. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Bats at Hitter’s Paradise in Kīhei. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Award for Hitter’s Paradise batting cages in Kīhei. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

T-shirts from Hitter’s Paradise. The owner says all the XL sizes were stolen. Photo by Kiaora Bohlool.

Gloves damaged and some stolen at Hitter’s Paradise. Owners are seeking information leading to the arrest of suspects involved.