Armed Carjacking Reported at Kapi'olani Community College Campus

Armed Carjacking Reported at Kapi’olani Community College Campus

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A masked individual armed with a handgun stole a vehicle from a student on the Kapi’olani Community College campus Monday morning, KITV reported.

The incident occurred around 11 a.m. in Parking Lot B. A 19-year-old student was exiting a dark blue Toyota Celica when they were confronted by the suspect, KITV reported.

The suspect, described as a man wearing a black face mask, a black hoodie, and black pants, reportedly used a black semi-automatic pistol during the confrontation. The student handed over the vehicle and was not physically injured, according to the report.

After taking the car, the suspect fled the campus via Diamond Head Road, traveling eastbound toward the Kahala area. The Honolulu Police Department is currently investigating the theft and the armed confrontation.

KCC officials are advising all students and staff to remain vigilant following the reported carjacking. While officials stated there is no known active threat to the campus community at this time, they are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

Armed Carjacking Reported at Kapi'olani Community College Campus

The Honolulu Police Department is seeking information regarding the stolen dark blue Toyota Celica and the identity of the man in the black clothing. Anyone who observed suspicious activity near Parking Lot B around the time of the incident is urged to call 911. Alternatively, individuals can contact KCC Campus Safety & Security at 808-734-9900.

The theft of a vehicle via armed force on a public campus introduces immediate concerns regarding student security and the presence of firearms in educational environments. For those monitoring local safety updates, the investigation remains active as authorities track the vehicle’s path through the Diamond Head and Kahala corridors.

In unrelated news, the Honolulu Fire Department successfully extinguished a fire at Assagio’s Restaurant in Mililani on Sunday night. No injuries were reported in connection with the restaurant fire.

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