Honolulu police are investigating a tense encounter near Kakaako after a 14-year-old girl reported that two people tried to lure her into a car while she was walking home on Thursday.
The incident happened in front of 500 Keawe Street, where the pair in a sedan allegedly waved the teen over, offered her a ride, and tried to befriend her. She refused, kept walking, and was not hurt. The girl reported what happened to school staff the next day, and police were contacted.
According to KITV, the suspects were in a silver or black sedan when they tried to coax the teen into the vehicle by offering her a ride and asking to be friends. The outlet reported that police were notified via a 911 call and confirmed that no injuries were reported. Officials urged anyone with information to come forward.
Police response and how to help
The Honolulu Police Department lists CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300 for tips, and residents can also submit information anonymously through an online form at honolulucrimestoppers.org. Investigators say they are following up on leads and are asking the public to report any suspicious vehicles or interactions involving young people in the area.
Authorities say anonymous tips may help them pin down the car’s description, identify the two occupants, and determine whether the attempt is connected to any other reports.
Context: past alerts in Kakaako
Kakaako has seen similar concerns in recent years. Local reporting noted that police released a sketch after an attempted kidnapping near Kakaako Waterfront Park in August 2024, followed by a broad appeal to contact CrimeStoppers. That earlier warning, along with the latest case, has become another reminder for parents and guardians to go over basic safety steps with kids who walk through busy neighborhoods on their own.
