Nāʻālehu Man Reported Missing

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 31-year-old Nāʻālehu man who was reported missing.

Justin Kamuela Fuerte is described as Hawaiian, about 5-foot-6, 135 pounds and bald. He has tattoos of the Hawaiian island chain on his lower right ribs, the name “Fuerte” on his left arm and the name “Kamuela” on his lower left leg.

He was reported to have been in the Kaʻū area in early November. He may be in Kona.

Police ask anyone with information on her whereabouts to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311 or Officer Doug Phillips at 939-2520.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.