HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
SOUTH KOHALA PATROL DISTRICT
OFFICER LINDA J. TESTER
PHONE: 887-3080
MAY 6, 2004

MEDIA RELEASE

Big Island police are looking for a 51-year-old South Kohala man who was last seen in March.

The man was identified as Michael Anthony Elenes, of no permanent address, but who reportedly frequents Puako and Waikoloa in South Kohala.

Elenes is described as being 5-foot-11 in height, weighing about 170 pounds and having brown eyes, brown hair and a thick mustache. He also is described as having a scar on his chest.

Elenes was last seen on March 25, 2004, in Puako, where he had been picking up his mail.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Officer Linda Tester of the South Kohala Patrol at 887-3080 or the police non-emergency number at 935-3311.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept strictly confidential.

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