Public Help Needed to Identify Suspect in Kapa‘a Burglary
Published on June 28, 2025
July 2 Update: Thanks to valuable information provided by the community, officers located and apprehended Tuulangavalu this morning without incident. He was arrested for Burglary in the Second Degree, Theft in the Second Degree, and Habitual Property Crime. Bail is set at $21,000, and he is currently being held in the KPD Cellblock.
KPD thanks those who came forward with information that helped bring this case to a swift resolution.
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July 1 Update: The suspect has been identified as Sione Tuulangavalu, a 25-year-old man from Anahola. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Tuulangavalu is described as 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 220 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
KPD extends its gratitude to the community for providing information to identify the suspect. Anyone with information on Tuulangavalu’s whereabouts is asked to contact KPD at (808) 241-1711 or Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at (808) 246-8300.
Sione Tuulangavalu is 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 220 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
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KAPA‘A – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a burglary that occurred at the Coconut Marketplace earlier this week.
On Monday, June 23, 2025, during the early morning hours, a burglary occurred at Ayatar Boutique located at the Coconut Marketplace in Kapa‘a. The estimated value of the stolen items is $14,500.
Officers reviewed surveillance footage that showed a lone suspect entering the store through a window and taking jewelry. The suspect was wearing a black hoodie jacket with the word “Kaua‘i” in white letters, black pants, and footwear resembling Crocs.
A still image of the suspect is being released to aid in the identification process. Anyone who recognizes the individual or has information related to this incident is urged to come forward. Tips can be reported to KPD at (808) 241-1711. Those who wish to remain anonymous can reach out to Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at (808) 246-8300, submit a tip at crimestopperskauai.org, or use the P3 Tips Mobile App, available for Apple and Android devices.
Recognize this individual? Help identify this burglary suspect by calling the Kaua‘i Police Department at (808) 241-1711.
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