Wednesday, December 31
Volcano Village
Kilauea Lodge
"A visitor's car had its driver's side window smashed in at 2am, however, the car alarm scared off the culprit(s)."
Sunday, December 28
Ohia Estates
Neighbors noticed tire tracks leading to an open bedroom window of a house where they discovered a screen had been removed and curtain rods in disarray. Police were notified. It was determined that the break-in occurred between 9:00 pm Saturday and 5:00 am Sunday.
It is unknown at this time whether or not anything was removed from the house.
Neighbors speculate that the house had been cased.
Addendum: Neighbors confirm this house, indeed, had been burglarized for the second time in one month. The first time it was burglarized, thiefves gained access through a door which the owner fortified thereafter. The second time, intruders tried to break in the door but when they couldn't succeed, they broke in through a window. Once inside the house, the thieves broke out several other windows from which they tossed loot.
In an apparent show of disdain, those which were of no use to the thieves were utterly destroyed. This type of behavior is typical either of kids or drug abusers; the latter demonstrating the level of self-righteous indignation that they wear like a badge of entitlement.
Sunday, December 28
Volcano Village
Sometime between 8:30 ~ 11:30 am, someone kicked in a door and stole an LCD TV and internet router on Haunani Street. Police were notified.
Addendum: Police reported that a tool (probably a crowbar) was used to gain access, and that the value of the loss was listed at $500.
Wednesday, December 24
Volcano Village
Thieves broke into the Kilauea General Store and Lava Rock Restaurant complex, stealing the safe and all cash register drawers. Loss value not disclosed.
Thursday, December 18
HOIE
A house on Lehuapele was burglarized around midday Thursday, December 18, after the owner had stepped out for a while. Apparently the gate had been run down and several items taken from the premises. Thus far, the owner has not contacted NHW, however, has notified the police. This report comes from a reliable source in the subd. More to follow.
Update: The gate had not been run down, rather, the thieves had parked outside the gate.
REWARD:
"I lost my red backpack on the morning of December 16, 2008, with contents (including miscellaneous keys and a camera). It was on the toneau cover of my car and may have slid off at the foot of Pearl & Hwy. 11 as I was making the corner to the highway. I'm offering a reward for its return (with contents). Any help would be appreciated."
If found, call Jay at 756-0505
December 15
HOIE
Car driving suspiciously slow along Huakai Street around 9 pm. No license plate info or identifying info provided.
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MLE
"Today I received a phonecall that I reported to the police afterwards. It was allegedly from a business called FINANCIAL ASSURANCE ESTATE PLANNERS OF AMERICA and there is no such company. They were phishing for information as to when they could send a representative to discuss a living trust but sounded a bit illiterate perhaps like they were being told what to say. They were especially interested in finding out when someone would be home so they could send a representative. After telling them I would be at work and so would my husband (my mistake as I was caught off guard but will never do again), I added that a friend was staying at my home. I have caller ID so I called the number back and it was a private number with an answering machine.
I spoke to Officer Kilii at the Keaau Police Station who is checking it out. My gut feeling is that they were casing things out. They may be about to strike again."
Volcano Area Crime Statistics (& Puna) Totals
November 2008
Burglary: 1
Nov 21: 8th Street off Jade: Door kicked in and electronics, jewelry and household items valued at $2997.00 removed.
- During the month of November the district of Puna had a Total of 58 burglaries
Criminal Property Damage: 1
Nov 22: Kilauea General Store: Window broken and bars pried. No entry made; $150.00 damage.
- During the month of November the district of Puna had 21 Criminal property damage complaints
Robbery: 0
- During the month of November the district of Puna had 1 Robbery.
Theft: 0
- During the month of November the district of Puna had 45 Theft complaints.
Unauthorized Control of Propelled Vehicle: 0
- During the month of November the district of Puna had 10 Unauthorized control of propelled vehicle complaints.
Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicle: 0
- During the month of November the district of Puna had 16 Unauthorized entry into motor vehicle complaints.
Non Criminal Calls
During the month of November, police responded to 57 non criminal calls.
Pick 10 neighbors to watch and take care of. Make it a perfect 10!
Please note 25mph Speed Limit on Wright Road. Residential speed limit applies. Pedestrians, cyclists, pets and the future children's playground safety depend on you. Please observe the residential 25mph.
Next NHW meeting Thurs. Feb 5th, 6:00 pm Cooper Ctr.
Neighborhood Policing Officer Scott Amaral in attendance to answer your questions.
