Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding wanted man considered armed, dangerous

The Hawaiʻi Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a man from South Kona who is wanted in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation and is considered armed and dangerous.

Joshua Amaral, 46, is known to frequent the Kailua-Kona, South Kona, and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision areas. He was last seen at 5 p.m. on Tuesday in the area of Paradise and ʻŌhiʻa Drives in Ocean View, where he was seen running from a residence, according to a news release from Hawai‘i Island police.

Amaral is 5 feet 8 inches tall, 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Members of the public are strongly advised not to approach Amaral. If anyone sees or has information regarding Amaral’s whereabouts, call 911 immediately or the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department reminds the public that harboring or concealing a wanted individual is a criminal offense and may result in charges.

Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe.