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Police seek sex assault suspect

CrimeStoppers — Thu, 26 Aug 2004 06:49:02 +0000

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in her home, then stole a number of valuables as he fled. With the victim leaving for the Mainland this week, police are particularly interested in nabbing the suspect quickly. Investigators are hoping the man’s distinctive tattoos will help in the hunt.

Detectives are already canvassing Waikiki in the hopes of locating the suspect, as that’s where the victim met the suspect’s friends on Saturday. The group went to the victim’s house, and the victim later awoke during the assault. The suspect took off, but not before stealing a computer, a Playstation game console, a cell phone, and numerous DVDs.

The suspect is described as a Hawaiian male in his late teens to early 20s with dark hair and a slight mustache. He was wearing earrings on both ears and a gold pendant in the shape of a marijuana leaf. He also, police note, had tattoos on his left forearm, and one large tattoo across his stomach reading “Outlaw” in an Old English typeface.

“The tattoo is quite unique and the suspect ‘proudly’ displays it,” notes Detective Letha DeCaires.

Suspect Description

Hawaiian male
Late teens to early 20s
6′ tall, 170 lbs., medium build
Dark hair, slight mustache
Earrings on both ears, wearing a gold marijuana pendant
Tattoo in Old English “Outlaw” across his stomach, tattoos on left forearm

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Homeless couple wanted by police

CrimeStoppers — Fri, 06 Aug 2004 18:11:16 +0000

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) request the public’s assistance in locating John and Jaime Kaio, a homeless couple wanted for domestic violence warrants. John Kaio is also wanted for questioning in a possible abuse case involving their 2-year-old daughter, and for criminal contempt and traffic warrants. Jaime Kaio is five months pregnant.

John Kaio has ten misdemeanor convictions including three for assault. Believed to be dangerous and possibly armed, officials are warning witnesses not to approach him.

The Kaios are homeless and may be living out of their blue minivan in the Waimanalo Beach area.

John Kaio:

a.k.a. Joe Kaeo
Hawaiian male, 40
5’7″, 215 lbs., heavy
Black hair, brown eyes
Mustache, goatee

Jaime Kaio:

Hawaiian female, 27
5’3″, 165 lbs., 5 months pregnant
Brown hair, brown eyes
Tan complexion

Vehicle Description:

1988 Chevy Astro Van, blue
Hawaii license plate BB 018

Police seek parole fugitive

CrimeStoppers — Thu, 10 Jun 2004 17:21:34 +0000

CrimeStoppers, the Honolulu Police Department, and the Department of Public Safety request the public’s assistance in locating Leland Palea, who is the subject of a Parole Revocation Warrant after failing to continue drug treatment, failing to report to authorities, and threatening. Palea was last spotted on Tuesday operating a black Honda in Waimanalo. He has seven felony convictions for burglary, terroristic threatening, and auto theft. Believed to be armed and dangerous, Palea should not be approached. Instead, anyone with information should call 911 with a location and description.

Fugitive Description:

Leland A.K. PALEA aka Kalani ANSON
Hawaiian male, age 37
5’9″, 240 lbs., heavy build
Black-gray hair, brown eyes
Multiple tattoos: “Palea,” “Taevia,” “Jason” and “Jasmine” on upper back, “Eastsidaz” on lower back, as well as writing and designs on both forearms

Florida surfer missing

CrimeStoppers — Wed, 07 Apr 2004 18:16:29 +0000

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department’s Missing Person Detail request the public’s assistance in locating Courtney Marcher. Marcher, an avid surfer, was last seen on the morning of Sunday, April 4, 2004 surfing with friends at Velzyland on the North Shore. Friends told police she said she was going back to the shore, and has not been seen or heard from since. Anyone with information may call HPD’s Phil Camero directly at 529-3394.

Marcher was wearing a two-piece green swimming suit and a blue vest. She had a white, 6-foot surfboard with a star design.

Missing Person Description:

Caucasian female, age 22
5’7″, 160 lbs., athletic build
Blonde hair, green eyes
Tattoos: Five stars on left foot, Japanese characters on lower back

Visitor from England missing

CrimeStoppers — Wed, 24 Mar 2004 16:14:16 +0000

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department request the public’s assistance in locating Hannah Whitehouse. Whitehouse, who was visiting Hawai`i from England with her family, was last seen at midnight on Sunday, March 21, 2004. She said she was going to get a cup of tea at McDonald’s in Waikiki and has not been seen since. Anyone with information may call HPD’s Mary Aragones directly at 529-3064.

This was Whitehouse’s first visit to Hawaii and she is unfamiliar with the area.

Several witnesses saw her with a “local” Caucasian male, described as 5’9″ tall, weighing about 230 lbs., with brown short curly hair, mustache and beard. They may have boarded a Route 20 bus at Fort DeRussy around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2004.

Missing Person Description:

Caucasian female, age 28
5’9″, 130 lbs., slim build
Red hair, hazel eyes
Unknown clothing

UPDATE: Whitehouse returned to her Waikiki hotel at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 25. She was disheveled, disoriented, but in good health. Whitehouse and her family left for
England shortly thereafter.

Internet fraud suspect sought

CrimeStoppers — Sat, 31 Jan 2004 18:41:40 +0000

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department request the public’s assistance in locating and identifying a suspect who has cheated victims out of $8,000 on eBay. He uses the names Peter Ransom, Law Rence and Jeremy Johnson, and since October of last year, there have been at least seven cases in which he’s put electronic equipment and other related items up for auction but never shipped them after collecting payment.

The suspect was captured on bank surveillance photos. A copy of a Florida state driver’s license was also recovered, but it has been determined to be fraudulent.

Anyone with information may contact Detective Randall Akau directly at 547-7217.

Anonymous calls may be made to CrimeStoppers at 955-8300, or by dialing *CRIME on your cellular phone. Free cellular calls are provided by AT&T, Nextel Hawaii, and Verizon Wireless Hawaii.

Surveillance camera stolen

CrimeStoppers — Thu, 22 Jan 2004 00:40:03 +0000

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department request the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspect who was captured on video stealing a surveillance camera from the parking structure located at 802 Punahou Street on Wednesday, December 31, at 4:30 a.m. The suspect was driving a light-colored Mercury Grand Marquis. Anyone with information may contact Detective Malcolm Uehara directly at 547-7214.

Anonymous calls may be made to CrimeStoppers at 955-8300, or by dialing *CRIME on your cellular phone. Free cellular calls are provided by AT&T, Nextel Hawaii, and Verizon Wireless Hawaii.

Suspect Description:

Caucasian male, 20¹s
6′, 150 lbs., thin build
Short dark hair, medium complexion
Wearing a white t-shirt, jeans

Police seek Waikiki purse snatcher

CrimeStoppers — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 00:46:43 +0000

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department want the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspect who robbed a woman in Waikiki on Sunday, January 4, in the front of a Waikiki apartment building on the Ala Wai Boulevard. Anyone with information may contact Detective Taro Nakamura at 529-3382.

At about 5:40 p.m., the 93-year-old caucasian female and her husband were returning with groceries when the suspect held the security gate open and asked to assist them. When they declined the help, the male asked another question of the woman and before she could answer,struck her on the forehead, grabbed her purse and ran away.

Suspect Description

Caucasian male, early 20′s
5’6″, 160 lbs.
Blue eyes, tan complexion
Short dark brown hair (possible pony tail)
Wearing dark sunglasses, white t-shirt blue jean shorts, light colored athletic shoes

Hit-and-run witnesses sought

CrimeStoppers — Thu, 15 Jan 2004 16:00:00 +0000

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department’s Vehicular Homicide Section need your assistance in locating any witnesses who have information about a Dec. 27 motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred in front of the Mother Rice Preschool, 2707 S. King Street. Calls are being taken directly by Sergeant Patricia Healey of the Vehicular Homicide Section at 529-3499.

On Saturday, December 27, just before midnight, a Caucasian male, in his 50′s, was crossing S. King Street in the mauka direction toward the Fukuya restaurant when he was struck by a light colored Toyota.

The vehicle was traveling kokohead in the lane next to the center line. Witnesses stated that the vehicle attempted to avoid the victim, but was unsuccessful. After hitting the victim, the vehicle slowed, but failed to stop and was last seen heading toward the freeway on ramp. The victim was transported to the hospital where he remains in the Intensive Care Unit.

Witnesses told the police that a pickup truck, motorcycle, and older model Chevy attempted to follow the suspect vehicle. Those motorists are also asked to contact the police.

Suspect Vehicle

Around 2000 or newer Toyota Avalon, Camry or Solara
Diamond white pearl color (white and silver metallic blend)
Right front mirror assembly was left at the scene
Possible damages to the right front fender, right door (areas in front and behind the mirror)

A special request is being sent out to any and all auto body repair shops and new or used auto parts dealers to immediately report any information that may be consistent with the damages of the suspect vehicle.