HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR11232019KPD2F� OF
THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
qa 4 MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
OF
News Release
For Immediate Release: November 23, 2019
KAUA'1 POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
Man suspected of thefts identified and arrested
LIHUE — Kaua'i police arrested a 47-year-old Kekaha man late Friday afternoon in
connection with two thefts that occurred within an hour of one another at Longs Drugs and
Times Supermarket at Kukui Grove Center on Oct. 25.
The suspect, identified as Steven Kyle Hookano, was arrested for suspicion of two
counts of Theft in the Fourth Degree.
Surveillance footage showed that on Oct. 25 at approximately 7:30 a.m., the suspect
was closely following someone shopping at Times Supermarket before grabbing a wallet from
the victim's bag and walking quickly toward the exit.
Approximately a half hour later, the same male suspect was seen on surveillance
footage wearing sunglasses and entering Longs Drugs. A second victim reported that the man
was following her closely before grabbing her wallet from her handbag and running out the door.
Police were able to identify the man from the footage due to several anonymous Crime
Stoppers Kaua'i tips that followed Friday's press release.
"We wish to thank the public for their swift response and help in identifying the suspect,"
said Kauai Police Chief Todd Raybuck. "We appreciate the efforts of our officers, the
community, and all involved. We also continue to encourage the community to remain vigilant
with your belongings, keeping a close eye on them at all times, and to be aware of any
suspicious activity while shopping."
Hookano was released Friday on $1,000 bail for one count of Theft in the Fourth
Degree. He was released pending investigation on the second count. The investigation remains
ongoing.