Honolulu police and CrimeStoppers are putting two-wheeled thieves on blast, releasing fresh surveillance footage this week and asking for the public’s help to ID suspects in two recent cases involving a motorcycle and a moped. The images show riders taking off from the scenes, and investigators say getting those machines back is a top priority. Officers are banking on sharp-eyed residents to recognize someone in the footage, report what they know and help bring the bikes and suspects in.
Police Share Video, Ask Public For Tips
According to KITV, Sgt. Ed Ho walked viewers through the two separate thefts, narrating surveillance clips that police say capture the suspects involved in the motorcycle and moped heists. Honolulu CrimeStoppers is urging anyone with information to send tips through the P3 Tips app, online at CrimeStoppers Honolulu, or by calling the anonymous tip line. KITV reports that tips leading to an arrest could qualify the tipster for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Not An Isolated Problem On Oʻahu
The latest plea for help fits a wider pattern of two-wheeler thefts on the island. The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Department of Public Safety reported that a motorcycle and several mopeds were taken from campus racks in late March, according to the UH Mānoa Department of Public Safety, while the Honolulu Police Department’s Wanted Persons listings show ongoing moped-theft investigations. UH Mānoa has been warning riders to lock down their bikes with heavy chains and to avoid leaving keys with the vehicle as HPD continues to work the cases.
How To Protect Your Ride And Pass Tips
To keep would-be thieves from turning your bike into their next getaway vehicle, UH Mānoa DPS offers straightforward guidance. “Do not leave keys in or near your vehicle, or attach a spare key to the vehicle,” the UH Mānoa Department of Public Safety advises, noting that this simple step can block opportunistic grab-and-go thefts. Riders are also urged to register their motorcycles and mopeds, rotate parking locations, choose well-lit spots, and use solid-steel locks or chains to secure their machines. To report sightings or submit anonymous information connected to recent thefts, contact CrimeStoppers Honolulu or call the tip line, and the Honolulu Police Department lists non-emergency contact options for follow-up.
