MEDIA RELEASE

Robert Alan Wade

Big Island police are searching for a 67-year-old man reported as missing.

Robert Alan Wade was last seen in Hilo on Tuesday morning (August 16). He has a medical condition that requires medication.

Wade is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-11, 155 pounds with short brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing black slippers, brown pants, a dark hooded jacket and a blue baseball cap. He was carrying a blue or black backpack and a red-and-white umbrella.

Police ask that anyone with information on his whereabouts call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona.

UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE (8/22/11)

Big Island police have located 67-year-old Robert Alan Wade, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed Saturday (August 20) in Hilo.