Honolulu police say a routine transaction at a Waipahu bank turned into a suspected check scam, and they are now asking the public to help track down the person they believe walked out with the cash.
According to investigators, a person identified as Journey Furuyama allegedly cashed a forged check at the Waipahu branch of Central Pacific Bank on March 27, 2026, then left the bank with the money. Detectives say the case is still active as they work to confirm where the check came from and find the suspect.
What police say
In a Facebook post, the Honolulu Police Department identified the person as Journey Furuyama and said the suspect entered the Waipahu branch, handed a forged check to a teller, received cash and then walked out, according to the Honolulu Police Department. The post includes images and a short description of the transaction, and HPD says detectives are following leads and reviewing bank surveillance footage.
How to help
Investigators are asking anyone who recognizes the person or who may have video of the incident to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300. Tips can also be submitted through CrimeStoppers Honolulu. Police emphasize that timely information, like dashcam clips or nearby business surveillance, can make the difference in identifying suspects and recovering funds.
Legal note
Forgery of a written instrument, including checks, can be prosecuted in Hawaii as forgery in the second degree, a class C felony under state law, per HRS §708-852, as listed on Justia. Actual penalties depend on the circumstances of each case and are determined by prosecutors and the courts.
Local context
Central Pacific Bank lists a Waipahu branch in its public filings, and local law enforcement says banks continue to be attractive targets for check and identity fraud schemes. The bank’s 2026 CRA public file includes the Waipahu location as part of its branch network, according to Central Pacific Bank.
HPD says the case remains under active investigation, and anyone with relevant information is urged to contact authorities. The department may update its Facebook post as new information comes in.
