PUNA, Hawai’i – The Hawai’i Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a man they wish to question in connection with an ongoing investigation that occurred on March 4, 2025, at a beach in the Puna district. (Report No.: 25-021079)

According to a media release issued today, police are hoping the public can help them identify the individual depicted in an image taken from a cell phone video by the victim. The image shows the unidentified man walking along a roadway in Puna.

The victim described the man as a Caucasian male with a tan complexion and a thin build. He is believed to be between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing approximately 140-160 pounds. The man has short brown hair and a short brown beard.

Police are urging anyone who recognizes the individual or has information regarding his identity or whereabouts to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jason Grouns at (808) 961-8883, or via email at jason.grouns@hawaiicounty.gov. Tips can also be reported to the police non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.