PUNA, Hawaiʻi – Hawaiʻi Island police are once again renewing their public appeal for any information regarding the disappearance of 34-year-old Justin Kawika Ferreira, a Puna resident who has been missing since October 2023. His family remains deeply concerned for his well-being.
Ferreira was last seen on October 21, 2023, in Keaʻau. At the time of his disappearance, he was reportedly wearing camouflage pants and no shirt.
He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing approximately 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Authorities state that Ferreira is known to frequent the Hilo, Puna, and Kona areas of Hawaiʻi Island.
Police are urging anyone who may have information concerning Justin Kawika Ferreira’s whereabouts or disappearance to contact Detective David Po‘ohina of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section directly at (808) 961-2385, or via email at David.Poohina@hawaiicounty.gov. The police department’s non-emergency number is also available at (808) 935-3311.
Citizens who wish to remain anonymous can provide tips through Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300. Anonymous tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers operates confidentially, does not record calls, and does not subscribe to caller ID.