Hawai‘i Island police are requesting public assistance in identifying a man who is a person of interest in a Kailua Kona beach assault investigation. On the evening of Saturday, May 6, it was reported that an unidentified male assaulted a patron at a beach near Hulikoa Street.
The man, who was captured on a video recording that documented a portion of the incident, is described as possibly being in his late 30s or early 40s, having a thin build and a light brown complexion, with a tattoo on his right shoulder that resembles scales. He was last seen wearing black shorts and no shirt. Anyone with information about this person is encouraged to contact Officer Gyasi Williams at (808) 935-3311, or email Gyasi.Williams@hawaiicounty.gov.
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