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UPDATE: Police locate endangered Big Island man

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Wayne Knapstad

Hawai‘i Island police report that 68-year-old Wayne Knapstad, who was previously reported as missing, was located in Volcano on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in good health.

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Big Island police are asking the public for assistance with locating a missing Puna man who is considered endangered because of his age.

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The Hawai‘i Police Department says 68-year-old Wayne Knapstad of Volcano was last seen at 2:30 p.m. July 3 in the Volcano area. Knapstad is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing approximately 155 pounds, balding with white hair, white goatee, a light complexion and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue jacket and a black baseball cap.

Anyone who might have information about Knapstad’s whereabouts is asked to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300.

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