Advisory: Police activity in Lower Kalopa area of Hamakua district. Avoid the area. Police searching for wanted suspect.

Advisory: Police activity in Lower Kalopa area of Hamakua district. Avoid the area. Police searching for wanted suspect.

The Hawaii Police Department is searching for an armed suspect last seen on foot in the area of Highway 19 near the 40 mile marker, Lower Kalopa area of Hamakua district.  The suspect was last seen wearing a plaid shirt and jeans.  He is 5’7″, 215lbs with black hair and brown eyes.  He is known to be armed and considered dangerous.  Please avoid the area while police search for him and report any suspicious activity in the area by calling 911.