Theft suspect back behind bars after breaking into Hawaii Island business

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A theft suspect is back behind bars after allegedly breaking into a business in Keaau and stealing a truck.

Police said 32-year-old Dylan Gapp is charged with an array of offenses, including second-degree burglary, first-degree unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, and third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug.

The burglary incident happened on Thursday shortly before 3:30 p.m.

Authorities said the owner of the Puna business called police the moment he saw Gapp apparently breaking into the business and taking a company vehicle.

When officers arrived on scene, Gapp sped off in the stolen vehicle.

It wasn’t until two days later, Saturday morning, when Puna patrol officers were conducting a patrol in Hawaiian Paradise Park that they spotted the stolen vehicle.

HPD said when officers discovered Gapp standing next to the vehicle, Gapp began to run away on foot with a backpack.

Officials said Gapp ended up stumbling into a small ditch and he was arrested shortly after.

Police recovered a small amount of cocaine and drug paraphernalia from the backpack and vehicle.

Gapp’s bail was set at $116,000.

He was also charged with Failure to Appear and Discharge of Sureties, resulting in an additional $240,000. bail.

Gapp appeared in court on Monday for the incident. He’s also awaiting another court appearance in January for allegedly chasing a man while riding an ATV.

Police ask anyone with information relative to this investigation to contact Detective David Poohina of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2385 or via email at David.Poohina@hawaiicounty.gov or the Hawaii Police Department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.

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