Police arrest alleged parking meter thief in Makiki
1/1
Swipe or click to see more
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Parking meters along the makai side of Kapiolani Park in 2017. A 37-year-old man was arrested Saturday after he uprooted a parking meter from the ground in Makiki, police said.
A 37-year-old man was arrested Saturday after he uprooted a parking meter from the ground in Makiki, police said.
The man repeatedly struck the meter with a hammer at about 11:30 a.m. and dislodged the pole and its cement base from the ground near South Beretania and Victoria streets, police said.
He allegedly took money from the parking meter before running away.
Police located the man about an hour later and arrested him for investigation of habitual property crime.
18 Comments
By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines.
Having trouble with comments? Learn more here.
Please log in to comment
