Community: 4-07-22 Investigation Continues for Missing Puna Man
Community: 4-07-22 Investigation Continues for Missing Puna Man
Hawai’i Island Police detectives are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 53-year old Joseph David Smithey, of Mountain View. He has not been seen or heard from by his family and friends since late May 2021.
Smithey is described as, 6-feet tall, 160 pounds, fair complexion, with red and gray hair, and blue eyes.
Police ask anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of Smithey to call the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311, or Detective John Balberde of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2386 or email John.Balberde@hawaiicounty.gov.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to any Caller ID service. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.
