Suspect Arrested for Waikiki Knifepoint Carjacking and Crash

Life took a terrifying turn for a 21-year-old man and his family in Waikiki Monday night when a suspect armed with a knife forced them out of their car, stealing the vehicle in a knifepoint carjacking. Honolulu police arrested a suspect Wednesday in connection with the incident, which also involved a collision.

The carjacking occurred about 10:50 p.m. Monday at a hotel loading zone in the Kalia Road area, according to police. Using a knife, the suspect compelled a 21-year-old man to exit a black Dodge Charger before fleeing in the car. The 19-year-old sister of the driver and her younger siblings, aged 12 and 9, also exited the vehicle without injury. No injuries were reported during the robbery.

Police arrest suspect in armed Waikiki robbery, highway crash

Police Investigation Leads to Arrest

Through an investigation, the 31-year-old suspect was identified by detectives from the Honolulu Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division Robbery Detail. Police stated that the suspect was found Wednesday afternoon by officers from the department’s District 1 Crime Reduction Unit, working in conjunction with the Strategic Enforcement Detail and other Crime Reduction Units. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of first-degree robbery and three unrelated contempt warrants.

Stolen Vehicle Involved in Crash

About 11:15 p.m. Monday, the stolen vehicle crashed near Likelike and Kahekili highways. Occupants of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries. The suspect fled on foot before officers arrived.

Case to be Reviewed by Prosecutors

The case will be submitted to the Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney for review. The suspect’s charges in this case will be determined after the prosecutors’ office reviews the case. Source: Hawaii News Now