Kauai man convicted of bowling alley cash grab-and-run

Līhu‘e — A jury Tuesday found Alfred Caley of Līhu‘e guilty of felony theft after he grabbed a cash box containing $642 from the Līhu‘e Bowling Center and tried to run away with it in January this year.

Caley was recognized by witnesses as a homeless man who spent a great deal of time hanging around in the vicinity of the Bowling Center.

A DJ providing entertainment for the Bowling Center’s Rock and Bowl Night gave chase after seeing Caley grab the cashbox. The DJ wrestled the box away after chasing Caley down an alleyway. Caley then ran away. Police picked him up a short time later.

Caley, who was defended by attorney Stephanie Sato, faced charges of Theft in the Second Degree, a Class C felony.

According to testimony, Caley walked back and forth in front of the Bowling Center door a couple of times before grabbing the cashbox.

The jury deliberated a little over an hour before finding Caley guilty as charged.
Caley faces sentencing on October 11 at 8:00 a.m. when he faces up to 5 years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000.