Vehicle Theft in Hawaii County
🚨 VEHICLE THEFT – Big Island Police Seeking Kona Vehicle Theft Suspects 📍 Location: Hawaiʻi County 📅 Date: June 15, 2026 The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying individuals involved in an Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle (UCPV), Theft, and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card investigation that occurred between approximately 0300 and 0700 hours on June 8, 2026, in the 75-5500 block of Mamalahoa Highway, Kailua-Kona. Preliminary investigation revealed that three suspects unlawfully removed a gray 2025 Hyundai Kona bearing Hawaii License Plate No. YCX 979 from a private residence. The suspects subsequently utilized the Hyundai to steal a second vehicle, described as a black 2004 Toyota Tacoma with sunroof damage, bearing Hawaii License Plate No. NJP 597. The investigation further determined that both vehicles traveled to a local business in the vicinity of the 76 block of Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, where a debit card left inside the Hyundai was used to make three separate fuel purchases totaling $284.95. Review of surveillance footage from the business identified a female suspect operating the Hyundai and utilizing the stolen debit card. 📰 Full release: https://www.hawaiipolice.gov/police-seeking-kona-vehicle-theft-suspects/ 📞 Have info? Crime Stoppers: (808) 961-8300 🚔 HCPD Non-Emergency: (808) 935-3311 🆘 Emergency: 911 ℹ️ Source: Hawaiʻi Police Department press release https://www.hawaiipolice.gov/police-seeking-kona-vehicle-theft-suspects/ 🔍 Search Reports: searchssh.com 📧 Submit Reports: reportssh.com