02-22-23 Police Ask Public’s Assistance Locating Missing And Endangered Keaau Woman Elissa Karstu

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 36-year-old Elissa Karstu of Keaau, who was reported missing. She is considered endangered as she is in need of medication for a medical condition.
Karstu was last seen in the area of 40th Avenue in Orchidland, on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 8:00 p.m.
Karstu is described as being Caucasian, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 130 pounds, with a shaved head and brown eyes and a fair complexion, with a tattoo with writing on her neck. She was last seen wearing a black durag, black shirt, blue and tan flannel jacket and black and blue yoga pants.
Police ask anyone with information on Karstu’s whereabouts to call the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311, attention Officer Kimberly Palea-Springer.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island wide Crime Stoppers number at (808) 961-8300. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.
Instructions:
If located please contact 911 immediately
