Hawai‘i Island police renew request for information on missing Pāhoa man

Hawai’i Island police are again renewing their request for any information relative to the disappearance of a Pāhoa man.

Kelly Gravitt, 34, was reportedly last seen on the evening of May 19, 2023, in the area of Pāhoa Village Road and Kauhale Street in Pāhoa town.

Area I Criminal Investigation Section detectives have conducted countless interviews and follow-ups since Gravitt’s disappearance a year ago. His family is deeply concerned for his wellbeing.

Gravitt — a combat-wounded veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart — is Caucasian, 6 feet tall, approximately 180 pounds, with brown hair, blue eyes and a beard. He also has several tattoos on his face and neck areas.

Police ask anyone who may have information relative to the disappearance of Gravitt to call the department’s non-emergency number at 808-935-3311, the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at 808-961-2255, or the Federal Bureau of Investigation Honolulu Field Office at 808-566-4300.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 808-961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.