MEDIA RELEASE

Unidentified Man

Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection with a misdemeanor sexual assault investigation.

The man’s image was captured on a surveillance camera at a store in Hilo on April 13.

He is described as being between 50 and 60 with a medium build and a long beard that extends to the middle of his stomach. He was wearing khaki pants, a camouflage jacket and a cowboy hat.

Police ask anyone with information on his identity or his whereabouts to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311 or contact Detective Jesse Kerr at 961-8843 or jkerr@co.hawaii.hi.us.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 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.