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By local sources

Laupahoehoe man sought

Police are seeking public help locating a 25-year-old Laupahoehoe man wanted for questioning in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a minor.

Thomas Elijah Cummings IV is described as part-Hawaiian, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 212 pounds with short black hair, brown eyes and a fair-to-tan complexion, according to the Hawaii Police Department. He was last known to reside near Laupahoehoe Point.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call Detective James Gusman at 961-2278 or the department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311. Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 329-8181 in Kona or 961-8300 in Hilo. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

Police search for missing Kona boy

Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old Kailua-Kona boy reported as missing since Jan. 31.

Wayne Huihui is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 140 pounds with brown eyes and wavy black hair, according to the Hawaii Police Department. He may be in the Ocean View or Kona areas.

He was last seen wearing dark jeans, a black T-shirt, a black Volcom hat and a blue, gray and purple Billabong backpack, according to police.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311. Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 329-8181 in Kona or 961-8300 in Hilo. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

Keaau woman wanted on warrant

Police are seeking public help locating a 20-year-old Keaau woman wanted on an outstanding bench warrant.

Shayna Michele Piilani Pili, also known as Michele Pili, is described as part-Hawaiian, 5 feet 5 inches tall, 100 pounds with straight brown hair, brown eyes and a tan complexion, according to the Hawaii Police Department. She is also sought for questioning in connection with an unrelated burglary investigation.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts should call Detective Paul Fukuda at 961-2382 or the department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311. Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 329-8181 in Kona or 961-8300 in Hilo. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

Missing Puna teen sought

Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old Puna girl reported as missing since Feb. 15.

Munirah Mokihana Dewan-Fabian is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, 110 pounds with long black hair and brown eyes, according to the Hawaii Police Department. She was last seen carrying a black backpack and wearing frayed blue jeans and a black T-shirt.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts should call the department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311. Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 329-8181 in Kona or 961-8300 in Hilo. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

By local sources