MEDIA RELEASE

Tirino Balik

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 45-year-old man wanted on a bench warrant for contempt of court.

Tirino Balik is also wanted for questioning in connection with a violation of court order investigation. He is described as 5-foot-5, 180 pounds with brown eyes and graying black hair. His last known address was in Ocean View but he is known to frequent Hoʻokena Beach Park.

Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.