HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Wanted Ka‘ū Woman

Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Ka‘ū woman who is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant and for questioning in connection with a criminal investigation.

Forty-four-year-old Brenda Kekoa is 5 feet 3 inches tall, 170 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. She is known to frequent the areas of Nā‘ālehu, Volcano, and Puna.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department would also like to remind the public that harboring or concealing a wanted person could result in criminal charges being filed against the person who harbors or conceals the wanted person.

Anyone with information on Kekoa’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Detective Anson Caceres at 808-326-4646 ext. 225; or via email at anson.caceres@hawaiicounty.gov. They may also contact the police department’s non-emergency 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.