NR 04-13-2026 (KPD Seeks Public’s Assistance in Locating Wanted Princeville Man)

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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR

News Release

For Immediate Release: April 13, 2026

KPD Seeks Public’s Assistance in Locating Wanted Princeville Man

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Princeville man who is wanted in connection with multiple criminal investigations.

Richard Leibman, 48, is described as five feet ten inches tall, approximately 170 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He is known to frequent the Princeville, ‘Anini, and Po‘ipū areas.

Leibman is wanted on four warrants related to burglary, theft, and criminal trespass, and has been linked to 11 incidents in 2025 and 2026. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to come forward.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Ritchael Cariaga at (808) 241-1698. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at (808) 246-8300, submit a tip at crimestopperskauai.org, or use the Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i P3 Tips Mobile App. Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i is a non-profit organization that offers cash rewards of up to $1,000 to anyone furnishing anonymous information that leads to an arrest.

Richard Leibman, 48, of Princeville.

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