Mexico citizen found on roof, taking photos through Kīlauea home’s window

A 23-year-old Mexico citizen was arrested Monday by Kaua‘i police after he was found photographing the inside of a Kīlauea residence from ontop of its roof while peaking through a window.

Kaua‘i Police Department officers were dispatched at about 8 p.m. March 17 to the home in Kīlauea following a report of a suspicious person — who police were able to later identified as Luis Manterola of Mexico — on the roof.

Residents of the home discovered Manterola allegely taking photos of the inside fo the residence through a window. Responding officers successfully de-escalated the situation and took him into custody without incident.

Manterola — who refused to cooperate with police investigation — was arresteed for first-degree violation of privacy and is being detained at the Kaua‘i Police Department cellblock on $50,000 bail.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact police dispatch at 808-241-1711.

Those who want to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at 808-246-8300, submit a tip at the Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i website or use the Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i P3 Tips mobile app, which is available at the Apple Store and on Google Play.