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Old 12-19-2007, 07:45 PM
 
Location: Honolulu
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Robberies usually are at overlooks, parks and spots of interest. Like the rash of break-ins at the lot by the Mokapu lighthouse. No ghettos but pretty places instead.
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Old 12-19-2007, 10:10 PM
 
Location: fern forest, glenwood, hawai'i
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Robberies usually are at overlooks, parks and spots of interest. Like the rash of break-ins at the lot by the Mokapu lighthouse. No ghettos but pretty places instead.

do you mean MAKAPU'U lighthouse? and not, "mokapu lighthouse"?
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Old 12-20-2007, 02:28 PM
 
Location: 96820
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Talking ghetto areas

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And generally avoided ghetto areas.
where Oh' where is them 'ghetto areas' at?
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Old 12-20-2007, 03:16 PM
 
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That's just my generic term for the less than desirable areas
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Old 12-20-2007, 03:16 PM
 
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do you mean MAKAPU'U lighthouse? and not, "mokapu lighthouse"?

i was thinking the same thing...wondering if there was some secret place i didnt know about




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If you leave it unlocked and there are no valuables they can look around, leave and not break your window! They are looking for cameras, purses and stuff tourists leave behind. They break into local cars all the time because they are locked. If on drugs you want to hit and run, not hot wire and drive around.

but the point is, why would you want to "invite" them to look around in the first place? Locks are a deterrant...they're only going to want to "look around" if they see something worth looking at. If you have nothing in the car, doors locked, odds are they won't be interested...just my .02
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Old 12-22-2007, 08:56 AM
 
Location: Paradise
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It's understandable to be that paranoid. Just take all your stuff with you and lock up. Not much else you can do.
Well, make sure the alarm is on and park in a visible area.
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Old 12-23-2007, 01:59 AM
 
Location: Kapolei, Oahu
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Prevention is always good. Never leave valuables in plain site. Leave them at home to be safe. Always lock your car no matter what.
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Old 12-23-2007, 12:55 PM
 
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So far, so good. The house I am renting in Kailua, the guys hasn't locked the doors in 10 years. Leaves everything open all day while he is out. Never broken into.

I will still be a little careful, but I do not need to worry so much it seems.
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Old 12-23-2007, 05:24 PM
 
Location: fern forest, glenwood, hawai'i
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So far, so good. The house I am renting in Kailua, the guys hasn't locked the doors in 10 years. Leaves everything open all day while he is out. Never broken into.

I will still be a little careful, but I do not need to worry so much it seems.

our family home of over 50 years (kailua, o'ahu) has never been broken into. our neighbors are always aware of "outsiders." however, property crime is still a problem no matter the neighborhood.
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Old 01-31-2008, 07:53 PM
 
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Default Just Back from Oahu

Rented a convertible. I needed to pick up a few things. I parked in front of Barnes and Noble at the Wakkiki Mall. It looked like a safe place. When I returned to the car, I noticed nothing out of place, noting amiss. But when I arrived at my hotel, the trunk was empty. Closer examination revealed that the trunk lock had been tampered with. The top was unharmed. The car was left - and everything in it. These folks evidently have locksmith sets. They are genuinely professional.

The police laughed - said it happens all the time. No follow-up is anticipated.

A cab driver, who also works with a tour company, had just had an experience in which a tourist called him on his cell phone to report that he was running late, and had been forced to park a block away from the tour departure site, again in the Wakkiki area. The tour host told him that he would wait, only to hear the man say to himself, "What are they doing?" He was now running, reporting to the tour host what was happening - they are into my car, they are taking stuff out, "Hey, you! Stop!" The tour host spotted a police man and reported what was happening only a block away. The police responded, "Well, they are probably already gone by now."

One more ...

My son-in-law works in crime data and resourcing. He told me after my incident that he had run across an interesting report about crime on Oahu. A ring of theives were specializing in breaking into cars on the island. What caught his attention was that the gender of the theives was - well, a group of girls, believe it or not.

On my police report, they did not even list a follow-up officer. It was clear, the report was for insurance purposes. They have no intention of following up, it is far too common.

Go back? Don't go to Hawaii! I won't go back.
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