Police seek one in sex assault case

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The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man who is wanted for questioning in a sexual assault case that reportedly occurred in July in the Captain Cook area.

The man, identified as Sidney Hashimoto, is 59-years-old, approximately 5’10”, and weighing about 180 pounds.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Brandon Mansur at 326-4646, ext. 301, via email at brandon.mansur@hawaiicounty.gov, or the police department’s non-emergency number at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to any Caller ID service. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.