Ewa Beach man left with tree trunks after thieves steal car tires and target family treasure

HONOLULU (KHON2) — For Ewa Seaside resident, Mike Lynch, his new calendar year is off to a tough start following burglars have focused his automobile when yet again, leaving tree trunks in exchange for his tires.

“Basically I saw my vehicle up on blocks or stumps,” stated Mike Lynch, victim of repeated car thefts.

Lynch’s tires and rims, among the other motor vehicle sections, have been taken all even though his car or truck was parked on the road in the vicinity of his dwelling.

“It looks like it was targeted. It seems to be like they experienced planned it and they introduced their very own stuff. I guess they drove by and noticed my motor vehicle right here where I ordinarily park and decided perfectly this is the night time,” Lynch stated.

The West Loch Fairways resident claimed replacing every little thing will hit his wallet, but the theft also hits near to house.

“It belonged to my mom and dad. I acquired it from them and I just type of kept in their memory and kept it heading. To have one thing like this come about and I’m on a finances, it type of hurts,” Lynch claimed.

For Lynch, the predicament feels all as well familiar. He stated past calendar year his van was stolen from the similar spot, only to be discovered wholly trashed. Nearby residents say there are stability cameras around, but they are not absolutely sure if they operate. KHON2 has achieved out to West Loch Fairways administration to locate out and are waiting for a reaction.

“It would be a good plan if someone drove by way of below at a variety of several hours of the night time. it’s dark less than these trees and I believe we all know a lot goes on right here,” Lynch said.

Honolulu CrimeStoppers stated neighbors can appear out for each other by staying superior witnesses which suggests, shelling out notice to the facts is something suspicious is seen.

“How outdated are they? How tall are they? What do they weigh? What are the outfits? What kind of auto did they flee in? Any distinguishing attribute about the automobile? Had been there any stickers on there? Any damages?” stated Sgt. Chris Kim of Honolulu CrimeStoppers. “Just issues like that is very pertinent to the officers and investigation.”

For Lynch, he’s hunting on the vivid aspect, but is not taking any possibilities transferring ahead.

“I’ll most likely get some locks immediately after this for the tires. It nonetheless surprises me who would want tires from a Corolla,” explained Lynch.