Authorities in Kaua‘i have arrested 29-year-old Charles Aban in connection with about 25 vehicle break-ins at local trailheads in the Kapa‘a area. The arrest last Friday followed an active warrant for Unauthorized Entry of a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree and Criminal Property Damage in the Second Degree, with bail set at $320,000, according to the County of Kauai.
The Kaua‘i Police Department and Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement worked together on the operation. Their efforts address the recent increase in vehicle burglaries and the concerns of the local community, as reported by the County of Kauai.
Authorities in Kaua‘i have arrested a person in connection with break-ins near the Kapa‘a trailheads. The investigation is still ongoing. Captain Lance Okasaki of the KPD's Criminal Investigations Division said, "We greatly appreciate the support provided by the Department of Land and Natural Resources during this operation." Residents are advised to lock vehicles, secure valuables, and report any suspicious activity. Information can be shared with the KPD at (808) 241-1711 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at (808) 246-8300, crimestopperskauai.org, or the P3 Tips Mobile App, as stated by the County of Kauai.
