Today, Thursday, March 27, 2025, a vehicle was reported stolen from the Work Coordination Center at UH Mānoa. The theft took place between Tuesday, March 25 at 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. today.  The vehicle is described as a white 2005 Ford van, license plate SHB 652. The 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:

• 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.
• 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.