CrimeStoppers Honolulu on Wednesday released surveillance images of a woman investigators want identified in connection with a church burglary and an unlawful entry into a vehicle, and is offering up to $1,000 for tips that lead to an arrest. Sgt. Ed Ho walked through both cases on KITV’s Island Life Live, saying officials hope someone in the community will recognize the person in the stills. Authorities say no arrests have been made and both investigations remain active.
What investigators released
As reported by KITV, Sgt. Ed Ho described two separate incidents, one involving a break-in at a church and another an unlawful entry into a vehicle, while showing the surveillance frames that investigators recovered. The TV segment features the still images now circulating through CrimeStoppers and urges anyone who recognizes the woman to speak up. Investigators said the two cases are being handled separately while leads are evaluated.
According to CrimeStoppers Honolulu, tips can be submitted anonymously online, through the free P3 Tips app, or by phone at (808) 955-8300. Tips that help lead to an arrest or conviction may qualify for a reward of up to $1,000. The organization also reminds the public not to approach any potential suspect and to hang on to any photos or video that might help investigators.
Why public reports matter
Authorities say community tips have cracked similar cases before. Last fall, Hawaiʻi Police credited public leads after sharing surveillance photos tied to a Nāʻālehu church burglary, as detailed by Hawaii News Now. Cases like that are a big reason investigators push out still images quickly when other leads are thin…