Police locate wanted man

UPDATE: Hawaii Island police said Friday morning that officers have located Keanu Kuiphea, 24, of Hilo.

KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii Island police are searching for a 24-year-old Hilo man who is wanted on a bench warrant.

In addition to the bench warrant, Keanu Kupihea is also wanted for questioning in connection with an unrelated forgery case.

The Hawaii Police Department descrives Kupihea as “local,” about 5 feet, 7 inches, weighing 170 pounds with brown hair, and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311.