Hawaii Island police have taken over the search for a 43-year-old Kona man who was reported missing.
Hawaii Island police have taken over the search for a 43-year-old Kona man who was reported missing.
Mark Cocucci was last seen at Hookena Beach Park on Jan. 20. He is described as Caucasian, 6 feet tall, weighing 130-140 pounds with dark brown shoulder-length hair worn in dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing white tights and a blue denim jacket.
The Hawaii Fire Department wrapped up its search for the missing man on Wednesday. The department said it found no sign of the man despite a three-day search via land, sea and air.
The search started Monday after caretakers at the park went to notify a man who had been camping in his van that his camping permit had expired. The van was still there, however, the man was nowhere to be found, according to officials.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the Hawaii Police Department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311. Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300.