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I have this categorized as “Environment,” but I should actually have a crime category for stories like this: I learned today that this blue Honda left on Hawaiian Acres’ G Road, between Roads 8 and 7, was stolen. After I called in the abandoned vehicle, I received a call back from a police officer informing of that fact and asking me for more information on when I first saw it there. Apparently, this is the third stolen vehicle in two days — the other two were found in Nanwale — and police are trying to hunt down what they believe to be a “chop shop.” If you have any information that will lead police in the direction of the car thieves and illegal chop shop owners, I suggest you call (808) 935-3311. Ask for Officer Pacheco.
Actually, whenever you see an abandoned vehicle, I urge you to call the phone number above. The vehicle could be stolen and you might be aiding an investigation by calling. At the very least, your phone call will mean the generation of a police report and the activation of the abandoned vehicle coordinator. You don’t want abandoned vehicles to sit around too long. Trash generates trash.
