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Man pleads guilty to fitness club thefts

An attorney who practiced law in California pleaded guilty yesterday to breaking into lockers at several 24 Hour Fitness Centers and possessing stolen credit cards.

Clifford Mau, 43, was indicted May 18 on charges stemming from a rash of break-ins between April 7 and 22.

He entered his plea to second-degree theft, two counts of fourth-degree theft, second-degree burglary, three counts of credit card theft and third-degree identity theft before Circuit Judge Steve Alm.

Mau, a member of 24 Hour Fitness, gained access to fitness centers on Oahu using stolen membership cards and broke into lockers to steal members' belongings, including credit cards, said deputy attorney general Lance Goto.

He was arrested April 23 in possession of a stolen credit card after he used another stolen credit card to purchase items exceeding $300 at Daiei.

Co-defendant Larry Mantanona, 31, also pleaded guilty to credit card theft and second-degree identity theft for being in possession of a stolen credit card and using it to purchase more than $300 in goods.

Both remain free on bail while awaiting sentencing on June 6. Mau faces a maximum five-year prison term; Mantanona, a one-year jail term.

Suspect is indicted in holiday robberies

A convicted felon dubbed the "Merry Christmas" robber was indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday for allegedly robbing three banks during the holidays.

Urick Leimamo Trueman, 48, was charged in U.S. District Court with hold-ups at the Waipahu City Bank on Dec. 22, Kapahulu Bank of Hawaii on Dec. 27 and Wahiawa American Savings Bank on Dec. 30.

He pointed a gun at the teller in two of the robberies and exposed a handgun tucked into his waistband in the third, according to police. He allegedly fled with a total of $5,905, including bait bills. He wished a City Bank teller "Merry Christmas" before fleeing with $375.

He was arrested Dec. 30 in Haleiwa after offering a man in Waialua $100 for a ride.

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Police, Fire, Courts



By Star-Bulletin staff

HONOLULU

2 escape Laumaka furlough center

The Department of Public Safety and Oahu Community Correctional Center are asking for help in finding two inmates who escaped from OCCC's Laumaka Work Furlough Center.

Louie Ikaika Saya, 34, fled the center on Sunday. His last known address was Gulick Avenue in Kalihi. Saya is 6 foot 1 inch tall, weighs 230 pounds and is Asian or Pacific Islander.

Jeffrey Chevalier, 36, escaped Monday. He was incarcerated for burglary and drug promotion. His last known address is Kuhono Place in Kaneohe. Chevalier is 5 feet 8 inches tall, 145 pounds, Guamanian or Pacific Islander. Neither is considered dangerous, but the public should use caution if the escapees are spotted. Anyone with information is urged to call CrimeStoppers or the Deputy Sheriff's dispatch at 538-5696.

WINDWARD OAHU

Paraglider crashes into Makapuu cliff

Fire rescue personnel rescued a downed paraglider yesterday who crashed into the side of a Makapuu cliff.

The 36-year-old man was taken to the Queen's Medical Center in serious condition, according to an Emergency Medical Services supervisor.

Witnesses told fire officials the paraglider first struck the side of the mountain at 70 to 80 feet above a ledge and tumbled down to the ledge about six feet above the water.

The accident occurred sometime before 1:23 p.m. yesterday between the Makapuu lookout and the Makapuu Lighthouse. Rescue specialist Corey Lau said the man suffered hip and head injuries.