Police: Man robs Mapunapuna bank, sits down, waits for arrest
A 59-year-old man is in police custody tonight after he allegedly robbed a bank and then went outside and sat down by the front door to wait for officers to arrest him.
Police said the man entered a bank in Mapunapuna at about 12:20 p.m. and demanded money.
Officers arrested the suspect, who has no local address, at 1:04 p.m. at the Bank of Hawaii branch on Mapunapuna Place for investigation of second-degree robbery.
Police forwarded the case to the FBI because the bank is federally insured.
18 responses to “Police: Man robs Mapunapuna bank, sits down, waits for arrest”
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Did it really take HPD that long to respond at that time?
the suspect had no intention of fleeing and was cooperative. so the police took their time processing initial witness statements and identifications before formally placing the suspect under arrest.
Since there was no danger, they should have called the FBI to do the entire investigation and free up patrol resources to handle crimes that are affecting the local residents. The FBI can handle the administrative (paperwork) and investigative end of things.
We need an FBI unit here in Hawaii big enough to handle all the bank robberies since it is a federal crime.
we HAVE an FBI unit here…they were busy eating donuts so HPD had to wait for them to show up.
Looks like this guy has the right idea. Three square meals, bed, medical. Good idea. When I get old I might rob a bank.
Do prisoners have to work or can they watch TV all day? If they do not have to work, yeah, what a deal.
Well, having been told by people who have been in the federal system. You may be required to perform some menial job while being incarcerated. And when I say menial, I mean no real physical labor to speak of. It is almost a country club atmosphere, with the exception of being told what to do, when to do it and putting up with the almost endless Hurry up and Wait on most everything. Crooks and other would be lawbreakers have known for years. If you gonna commit a crime, make sure its a Federal crime, not State or Local. The benefit’s are way, way better doing federal time. BTW: You still will miss ALL holidays,kids birthdays, barbecues, and other stuff Non-Lawbreaking folks get to enjoy on a daily basis. It still is JAIL….Hope this helps..
Especially the difference between federal and state prisons. Mahalo.
kiragirl, yes, what a deal. All it costs is your freedom to go and do whatever you want that is legal. No spending quality time with friends and family, having to worry if other inmates will rape or murder you. You’re at the mercy of the guards, gangs and bullies. And the difference between federal and state prison? When they give you 20 years, there’s no time off for good behavior. 20 years is 20 years. And then there’s that stigma of being an ex-con. Good luck getting a job and finding a good mate. Imagine what your kids and better half have to endure while you’re living the good life in jail. And of course you’ll be broke when you get out. Good deal!
Not if the present Justice Department has its way on reclassifying ex-cons/felons as “previously incarcerated individuals” as they have served their time in jail. Take issue with the term, “served their time” as comparing to a veteran who served in the military services. Honorably rewarded for being in jail for the full term?
Some will be broke without going to jail…thanks to the ever increasing cost of the rail.
Homeless so assuming he’s looking for housing, free meals, and health benefits at OCCC or Federal prison. What a deal!!
There an old homeless guy in New York who does that. But it’s usually petty stuff for an overnight stay.
Filling out app for free room and board.
Not having any experience of being in prison or destitude and homeless and speaking only from 2nd hand information, There seems to be some benefit of seeking incarceration. What good is freedom if one does not have any means to enjoy it? If one is in poor health and/or suffering a medical condition, has no one to care for, or cares for him, is dirt poor (no shelter, food or transportation, clothing or personal necessities) and no hope or options, federal prison MAY very well be, the greener pasture. It seems there is a need for a program that can accommodate this segment of the population that appears will continue to expand.
paradiddle, I agree with you.
Maybe some other homeless people will do the same thing; tired of living on the streets!