Justina and Alex Lucero (pictured above) traveled to Maui, the second largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, in early June. Criminals surprised the couple during what was supposed to be their dream vacation.
The Luceros set off in their rental car toward Haleakala National Park. A Toyota Tacoma pickup truck came toward them on a narrow mountain road. It stopped in the middle of the road, blocking their path.
Justina Lucero: “The driver jumped out and pointed a gun at us. He was wearing a face mask and a hood.” As the robber searched the inside of the car, the Luceros began to run. But the nightmare was far from over; it had only just begun.
Gangsters were looking for a couple with a drone
In his search for the couple, the man was assisted by several accomplices, so the two climbed the side of the active Haleakala volcano in bikinis and swimming trunks. The criminals even used a drone to search for the couple.
After more than 24 hours of running, the Luceros finally came across a group of hikers who called the park ranger. Based on the exact descriptions, police arrested Christopher Helmer, who was already wanted for kidnapping and terroristic threats.
The 35-year-old must now answer to the judge. Maui police continue their investigation to locate Helmer’s accomplices.
Source: Krone
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