KALĀHEO, HI – May 19, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Two homes on Papalina Rd. and two on Kike‘e Rd. were burglarized yesterday, as well as a Po’ipū condominium.
In the Kalāheo break-ins, cash and jewelry were taken, while a laptop, a flat screen TV and a backpack were stolen from the Po’ipū condo.
“An investigation of these incidents is underway,” said Lt. Dan Abadilla. “We urge the public to take precautions, keep an eye out for each other, and call the police if you notice any suspicious activity.”
The three D’s of protection offered by the Patrol Services Bureau to reduce one’s chances of becoming victims of property crime include:
1. DETERRENCE
• Good lighting
• Alert Neighborhood Watch program
• Sturdy doors, windows and locks
2. DELAY
• Good home security will slow a burglar down. They will not waste time or expose their intentions for long if they cannot find an easy target. A few minutes delay, an alert neighbor, and they will be caught.
3. DETECTION
• An alarm system covering the perimeter and interior of your home
• A barking dog
• Good Neighborhood Watch Program
Prevention Around Your Home
• Be security conscious by locking doors and windows when you leave your house, even for a few minutes.
• Check your doors and windows before you go to sleep.
• Leave lights and a radio or TV on so the house appears occupied when you leave. You can also place your lights, radio or TV on a timer.
• If you will be gone for a long time, have your neighbor or friends watch your house.
• If you are away for a few days have your neighbor or friend pick up your mail and newspaper.
• If you are away longer, stop delivery of your newspaper and put your mail on hold.
• In short, make your house look “LIVED IN”.
• If you have valuables in your home, mark them with your driver’s license number or special number and take a picture of your valuables for your records and for identification.
• Remove and store your ladder. Don’t invite burglary.
• Have a deadbolt lock with a minimum 1” strong metal bar extending into the frame installed in all exterior doors.
• Sliding doors and windows should all have “ventilation” locks as well as auxiliary locks to bolster security.
• Be sure to include good locks for garage, patio or other doors that lead out through storage areas or a spare room.
• Make sure all your doors and windows are in proper working order and can be locked.
• Lock your vehicle and do not leave valuables inside your vehicle even though it is parked in your driveway.
• Lock your vehicle even if you will be away from it for a short period of time.
• Install a wide angle lens viewer in the front door. Never open the door without knowing who is there.
• Consider alarm systems or trained security dogs for additional protection.
• Whenever you move to a new home, have the locks changed.
Anyone with information about the recent Kalāheo and/or Po’ipū burglaries is urged to call Police Dispatch at 241-1711 or Crime Stoppers, 241-1887.
Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization of citizens against crime. The organization offers cash rewards of up to $1000 to anyone furnishing anonymous information that leads to the arrest of criminals, including those committing serious felony crimes, and fugitives.
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For more information, contact:
Mary Daubert, public information officer
Tel.808.241.4909
