MEDIA RELEASE (9/17/12)

Police are looking for a 25-year-old Waikoloa man who was reported missing.

Joel Kiwini Gugudan is described as a Filipino male, about 5’ 7” tall, weighing about 195 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, and a tan complexion.

Gugudan was last seen leaving work in the Waikoloa area on Friday, September 14, 2012 at about 1:00 a.m. He was last seen wearing a blue floral print shirt, black slacks and black tennis shoes. He may be operating a green Ford mustang convertible sedan.

Police ask that anyone with information on the whereabouts of Gugudan to call Officer Kyle Hirayama at 887-3080. Callers may also call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

UPDATED (9/18/2012 at 11:52 AM)

Big Island police have located 25- year-old Joel Kiwini Gugudan who was reported missing. He was found in good health in Waikoloa on Tuesday morning (September 18).