Search continues for two Hale Nani escapees
Two men who escaped Dec. 13 from Hawaii Community Correctional Center’s Hale Nani facility were still at large Thursday.
The escapees are:
— Clyde T. Loa, 31, described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, 225 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes;
— Kawai J. Pomroy, 41, described as 6 feet 2 inches tall, 260 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
A third inmate who reportedly escaped, Joseph Fernandez, was captured by police on Dec. 18 after he was located at a residence in the Hawaii Ocean View Estates subdivision.
Police are actively following up on tips received from the public regarding the whereabouts of Loa and Pomroy, who both have active warrants for their arrest. They have been reported to have been seen in the districts of Puna, Kaʻu and Kona.
Police caution members of the public not to approach Loa and Pomroy but to rather immediately contact police.
The Hawaii Police Department also would like to inform the public that harboring or concealing a wanted person could result in criminal charges being filed against the person who does so.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the individuals are encouraged to contact Detective Donovan Kohara at (808) 960-3118; or via email at donovan.kohara@hawaiicounty.gov. or Detective David Poʻohina at (808) 961-2385 or via email at David.poohina@hawaiicounty.gov.
They may also contact HPD’s nonemergency number at (808) 935-3311.
Citizens who wish to remain anonymous can make an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers does not record any calls or subscribe to caller ID.
