HONOLULU (KHON) — The Kauaʻi Police Department and the Department of Land and Natural Resources investigated a recent surge of car break-ins in the Kapaʻa area — approximately 25 incidents were reported at local trailheads, police said.
On Dec. 5, officers arrested a 29-year-old man for Unauthorized Entry of a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree and Criminal Property Damage in the Second Degree.
Community grapples with rampant car break-ins
He is being held on $320,000 bail.
“We greatly appreciate the support provided by the Department of Land and Natural Resources during this operation,” said Criminal Investigations Division Captain Lance Okasaki. “We also want to thank the public who provided information during this investigation, as their vigilance plays a crucial role in keeping our community safe.”…