The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is notifying the campus community of a reported burglary of a vendor doing business at Hemenway Hall during the early hours of June 2, 2026. During the incident, entry was gained  and cash register tills were removed and damaged. 

During the investigation, it was learned that a key, stolen, from a lockbox was utilized to gain entry to the business  This incident serves as an important reminder that exterior key lockboxes, spare keys left in visible locations, or unsecured access methods may increase the risk of unauthorized entry.

DPS strongly discourages the use of exterior key lockboxes unless they are commercial-grade, securely mounted, concealed when possible, and not easily removable or accessible. Departments and businesses are encouraged to issue keys directly to authorized personnel or utilize secured keypad or card access systems when available.

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 or if you observe suspicious people, vehicles, or activity on campus.