Police are searching for a Honokaa man in connection with an abuse case

MEDIA RELEASE

Michael Varize

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 27-year-old Honokaʻa man who is wanted for questioning in connection with two incidents of domestic abuse.

Michael Varize is described as 5-foot-11, 150 pounds with dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

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.