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Wanted Wednesday - William Uale, Jr. Print E-mail
Written by Ramsay Wharton - rwharton@kgmb9.com   
November 21, 2007 01:36 PM

 
November 2, 2006 - Radio Shack was conducting business as usual at the Wahiawa Shopping Center. Police say 40-year-old William Uale, Jr. came in to try and return a portable DVD player. The manager refused, saying the product was damaged. Uale left the DVD player on the counter and said he was going to look around. That's when police say Uale set his eyes on some MP3 players.

The MP3 players used to be in the back. That's where the manager says he saw Uale, who couldn't take the player off the shelf because of the safety lock, so he pulled out a knife, cut open the package and stuffed the MP3 player in his pocket and headed for the door.

Workers called police, but minutes later Uale returned for the DVD player he left behind. A worker saw him reach over the front counter to grab the player that had been moved to the floor. A struggle took place, shattering glass shelves.

"It could have escalated. If he had a weapon, it could have turned into a robbery first (degree)," said Sgt. Kim Buffett of CrimeStoppers. "Somebody could have been injured and in this case luckily the employee and manager was not injured at this time."

Uale broke free and headed for his car. "Patrol officers responding to the scene, get the description of his truck. They pull him over, and he (says) 'I didn't do anything,' and he's arrested for this robbery," Buffett said.

But Uale's jumped his $20,000 bail and is now on the run.

Uale has brown curly hair and light eyes and may or may not be wearing a mustache. Police say he could blend in anywhere.

"Take a good look. If you know where he is, you know where he lives, anything about him, please call CrimeStoppers," Buffett said. "All calls are anonymous. We don't know who you are and you will be rewarded."

Police say Uale is as no stranger to crime with numerous contempt warrants for his arrest, including trespassing, DUI, disorderly conduct and numerous traffic violations.

Uale is known to hang out in the Honolulu and Windward areas. William J. Uale, Jr. is the fugitive on the run this Wanted Wednesday.

If you know the whereabouts of William Uale, Jr. call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300.


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Last Updated ( November 21, 2007 01:43 PM )
 
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