HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230404KPD.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: April 4, 2023
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
(808) 241-1600
Police investigate Līhu‘e wastewater treatment plant break-in
LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department is investigating a break-in at the Līhu‘e wastewater
treatment plant that was reported by Public Works personnel on Tuesday.
According to a preliminary report, at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, wastewater personnel discovered the
entrance to the plant destroyed, with the front gate apparently rammed through. Thieves stole a County
Ford F-250 truck, miscellaneous tools, and personal items.
At approximately 8:45 a.m., the stolen truck was located at a business parking lot in the Līhu‘e
area. The County truck sustained significant damage to the front end.
No arrests have yet been made as police continue to investigate the incident.
The estimated value of the stolen equipment and damages to the plant is over $35,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711. Those wishing to
remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at 808-246-8300 or via www.cskauai.org.
The estimated value of the stolen equipment and damages to the plant is over $35,000.
At 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, wastewater personnel discovered the entrance to the plant destroyed, with the
front gate apparently rammed through.
At approximately 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, the stolen truck was located at a business parking lot in the Līhu‘e
area. The County truck sustained significant damage to the front end.
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Kaua‘i Police Department PIO
EMAIL: kpdpio@kauai.gov