Hilo is the focus of an ongoing investigation as Hawai‘i Island police search for a suspect involved in an assault reported on April 27. Authorities are requesting the public’s help in identifying the individual. Surveillance footage from the Puainako Street area captured an image of the person of interest, described as a Caucasian male, likely in his late twenties to thirties, approximately 6 feet tall, with short blond hair and possibly some facial stubble, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
Police have released details of the case to the public as part of their ongoing efforts to identify the suspect. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to a positive identification. The suspect’s description was provided by Officer Daniel Mahi-Murray of the South Hilo Patrol Division, who is urging the public to come forward with any relevant information.
To further emphasize his point, Officer Mahi-Murray is reachable either by phone at (808) 935-3311 or through email at [email protected]. For those choosing to walk the path of anonymity, Crime Stoppers remains a viable channel to lay out information without exposing one's identity—they can be contacted at (808) 961-8300.
