On Friday, September 5, 2025 at approximately 10:10pm, two UH Mānoa students were threatened by an unknown male while walking across the Dole Street bridge between Hawaiian Studies and the dorm access road.

The students reported that a male approached and threatened them with a screwdriver in his hand while making a stabbing motion towards them. The unknown male stated to the students that he was going to stab them and that they should get out of his way.

The suspect is a male individual described as 5′ 7″ in height, medium build, tan, wearing a white in color tee shirt, and carrying an orange in color bag.

No injuries were reported and the students made it safely back to their dorm. HPD was contacted.

If you know anything about this incident or any other similar incident, please notify the UH Mānoa Department of Public Safety (DPS) at (808) 956-6911 or the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) at 911.

Safety Tips to Consider:

• E makaʻala – Be alert. Practice being aware and alert of your surroundings and remember that we cannot control everything around us. Every situation may be different, but being aware of warning signs can give you a head start.  Avoid distractions such as looking down at your phone while walking.
• E mālama pono – Stay safe. For example, practice encouraging friends to travel in pairs or with trusted companions, especially at night or in remote areas.
• Trust your intuition, if a situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative.
• Download the Mānoa Guardian app and use the Safety Timer feature to notify family, friends, or DPS staff if you are walking alone or in an unfamiliar place on campus. The safety timer acts as a virtual security escort and allows the user to set a timer for their walk across campus, send status updates, and get help instantly if needed.
• If you feel that you or others are in danger, or to report suspicious, illegal, or unusual activity on campus, call DPS at (808) 956-6911 or HPD at 911. You can also contact DPS through the Mānoa Guardian app or by using a blue light Emergency Call Box on campus.