Hilo man wanted on bench warrant

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Police are searching for a 56-year-old Hilo man wanted on a bench warrant for failure to appear in court.

Police are searching for a 56-year-old Hilo man wanted on a bench warrant for failure to appear in court.

Morris John Paiva is also wanted for questioning in connection with theft and forgery cases, the Hawaii Police Department said. He is described as 5-foot-7, 175 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair.

Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311.

Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.