KALIHI, HI — A 29-year-old man was arrested today after allegedly stealing a vehicle at knifepoint and crashing it shortly thereafter.
According to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), the incident occurred around 6 a.m. when a 56-year-old man discovered a stranger inside his parked vehicle. The suspect brandished a knife, threatened the victim, and drove away with the vehicle.
The vehicle owner was unharmed. Officers later responded to a motor vehicle crash near the scene and confirmed that the involved vehicle was the stolen one, HPD reported.
The suspect was arrested on charges of first-degree robbery and first-degree vehicle theft.
Authorities are continuing their investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact 911 or CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300.