MEDIA RELEASE

Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 28-year-old Hilo man wanted on an outstanding warrant.

Justin Satoru Okazaki-Shimahara is described as Japanese, about 5-foot-10, about 330 pounds with brown eyes and short black hair. He has a tattoo of a cartoon character on his left abdomen area.

Okazaki-Shimahara is wanted for a warrant for contempt of court. He is also wanted for questioning in connection with an unrelated investigation.

Police ask that anyone with information on his whereabouts call Detective Ernest Matsumoto Jr. at 961-2379 or email him at ematsumoto@co.hawaii.hi.us. 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.