MEDIA RELEASE

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 61-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing.

Joseph Dias Souza was last seen in Hilo on August 24. He is described as 5-foot-11, 215 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair.

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.