Police Search For Wanted Ka‘ū Man

Big Island police are searching for a wanted Big Island man.

Pohakea Lipe, 31, of Ka‘ū, is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in connection with other criminal investigations.

Pohakea Lipe, is described as 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds, with hazel eyes and black hair. He is known to frequent the Na‘alehu area. 

Anyone with information on Lipe’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Detective Donovan Kohara at (808) 326-4646 Ext. 238.

They may also send an email to donovan.kohara@hawaiicounty.gov, or 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.