On Sunday at about 2:45 a.m., a quiet stretch near Makapuʻu Beach and Baby Makapuʻu Beach in Waimānalo turned into a crime scene when two 21-year-old men were robbed at gunpoint. Police say a group of roughly six to eight masked suspects ordered the pair to the ground, threatened them with a firearm, assaulted one of the men, grabbed property and then took off in a gold Toyota Tacoma.
The Honolulu Police Department later posted about the incident on X, noting that the robbery happened at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Sunday and urging anyone with information to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300, according to Honolulu Police.
Armed Robbery Near Makapuʻu Beach in Waimānalo. Anyone with information call 911 or CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300.
— Honolulu Police (@honolulupolice) Feb 1, 2026
Police description and timeline
Officers say the suspects were masked and appeared to be armed when they confronted the two men on the path between Makapuʻu Beach and Baby Makapuʻu Beach. During the holdup, one victim was pushed or struck. Police have not released any further information about injuries or reported any arrests tied to the case at this time.
Police ask for witnesses and tips
Honolulu Police are asking anyone who was in the Makapuʻu area around 2:45 a.m. to contact investigators and to hang on to any phone video or photos that could help the case. The department routinely directs the public to its main line and the CrimeStoppers tip line, a number highlighted in recent alerts and coverage by Hawaii News Now…