Police have renewed their request for the public's help in locating a Hilo woman reported missing from her Wainaku home since March 4, 1999.

The woman, identified as Roseline Pawai, 40, had been the subject of a three-day search near the Wainaku Street bridge after she disappeared, but the search failed to turn up any trace of her.

Pawai was described as being a Hawaiian about 5 feet tall, weighing 183 pounds and having short dark hair.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call Detective Randal Ishii at 961-2385.

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