Today, Monday, April 15, 2024, a vehicle was reported stolen from the third floor of Zone 22 parking at UH Mānoa campus.  The incident occurred between yesterday, Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. and 3:25 p.m. today.  The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft, and is described as a white Jeep Wrangler, license plate JWF085.  Honolulu Police are investigating this incident.

Please notify the UH Mānoa Department of Public Safety (DPS) at (808) 956-6911 or the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) at 911 if you have any information regarding this incident.

DPS recommends:

• Do not leave valuables inside a vehicle or unattended, especially if they are in open view.
• Lock your vehicle and close all windows every time you leave your vehicle, even if only for a few minutes.
• Do not leave keys in or near your vehicle, or attach a spare key to the vehicle.
• Always double-check your door handle to ensure that it is locked before leaving.
• If your vehicle is equipped with an alarm system, activate it each time you leave the vehicle unattended.
• When possible, park in well-lighted areas.
• Do not tag your keys with your address or license plate number.
• To avoid a citation or tow on campus, park in a designated parking area and ensure that you have a current parking permit.
• If you observe any suspicious activity or behavior such as an individual loitering around parking areas, tampering with vehicles, or wandering in an area without legitimate business, call DPS at (808) 956-6911 or HPD at 911.  For more information on how to properly lock your bike or moped, visit the UH Mānoa Department of Public Safety website.