Stolen HECO van leads to police chase in Honolulu

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A stolen Hawaiian Electric vehicle leads to a police chase in Honolulu Monday night, according to Honolulu Police Department officials.

HPD says a 39-year-old man took a HECO van when it was left unattended with the keys left inside around 4:30 p.m.

Officers eventually cornered the driver, Edward Demarco, at the Shell gas station on McCully Street just before 7 p.m.

He now faces charges including auto theft and resisting orders to stop.

The investigation is ongoing.

This story may be updated.

Stolen HECO van leads to police chase in Honolulu

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