4-02-25 Police Request Assistance Identifying Man 
Hawai‘i Police Department
Area I Juvenile Aid Section
Detective Jason Grouns
Phone: (808) 961-8883
Report No.: 25-021079
Media Release
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted for questioning relative to an on-going investigation that occurred on March 4, 2025, at a beach in the Puna district.
The image displayed was captured from a cell phone video taken by the victim and depicts the unidentified man walking along a roadway in Puna.
The victim described the individual as a Caucasian male with a tan complexion and thin build, between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, 140 -160 pounds, with short brown hair and a short brown beard.
Anyone with information on his identity or whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Jason Grouns at (808) 961-8883, or via email at jason.grouns@hawaiicounty.gov or the police non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.
Address/Location
Hawaii Police Department
349 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 808-935-3311
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