KPD Seeks Public Help Identifying Theft Suspect

The Kauaʿi Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who was seen stealing approximately $2,000 worth of Milwaukee and other brand equipment at Home Depot.

The incident happened at approximately 12:50 p.m. on Friday, March 4.

Police say surveillance footage shows the suspect, an approximately 6-foot-tall, Caucasian male wearing a red plaid shirt and khaki pants, walking out of the store with a cart full of merchandise. According to a report, store employees tried to stop the suspect, but he ran toward the Costco parking lot and was able to escape after abandoning the stolen merchandise.

Anyone with information on this individual is urged to contact Detective Morris Unutoa at 808-241-1691.

Anonymous tips can also be made by calling Crime Stoppers Kauaʿi at 808-246-8300 or by visiting www.cskauai.org.