Full Notification

Hawai’i Police Department
Criminal Investigation Division – Area I
Captain Rio Amon-Wilkins
Phone: (808) 961-2251
Report No.: 23-049866

Media Release

Hawai’i Island police are again renewing their request for any information relative to the disappearance of 34-year-old Kelly Gravitt, of Pahoa.

Gravitt was reportedly last seen on the evening of May 19, 2023, in the area of Pahoa Village Road and Kauhale Street, in Pahoa town.

Area I Criminal Investigation Section detectives have conducted countless interviews and follow-ups since Gravitt’s disappearance a year ago. His family is deeply concerned for his wellbeing.  

Gravitt, a combat-wounded veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart, is described as Caucasian, 6 feet tall, approximately 180 pounds, with brown hair, blue eyes, and a beard. He also has several tattoos on his face and neck areas.

Police ask anyone who may have information relative to the disappearance of Gravitt to call the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311, the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2255, or the Federal Bureau of Investigation Honolulu Field Office at (808) 566-4300. 

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to any Caller ID service. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.