MEDIA RELEASE

Brandon Paulino-Pawai

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 26-year-old man wanted on bench warrants.

Brandon Paulino-Pawai is wanted for contempt of court and violating terms of release on bail. He is also wanted for questioning in connection with burglary and theft cases.

He is described as 5-foot-9, 180 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. He has a tattoo of “Kealohi” on his left neck and “Paulino” on his upper back. He has no permanent address but frequents the Hilo and Waimea areas.

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. Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.