Authorities in Honolulu are seeking assistance from the public following a distressing incident at a local park earlier this week. CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department have issued an alert for a woman involved in an attempted kidnapping that occurred on Monday, August 5, at around 11:30 a.m. in Kakaako Waterfront Park.

According to the report by the Honolulu Police Department, an unidentified female approached and attempted to carry away a juvenile. The child's grandmother was present at the scene and intervened, causing the suspect to release the juvenile and flee on foot. This brazen act of attempted abduction in broad daylight has heightened concerns within the Kakaako community.

The Honolulu Police Department have not provided a detailed description of the suspect but are urging anyone with information to come forward. In their bid to apprehend the suspect, officials have encouraged the utilization of both traditional and digital avenues. Further details surrounding the motivations of the attempt or the suspect’s identity remain undisclosed, but investigators are working diligently on the case.

Community members are asked to contact CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300 with any leads. Moreover, anonymous tips can be directed to the CrimeStoppers website or through the P3 Tips App. The call for public assistance reinforces the shared responsibility in safeguarding the welfare of our keiki (children), viewed as the lifeblood and future of the Hawaiian community.