Big Island police are asking the public's assistance in locating a 31-year-old man wanted by Oregon authorities. Ryan Crandall Hokulea Leialoha is wanted for a warrant issued by a federal magistrate for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. The federal warrant stems from state domestic violence charges out of Salem, Oregon. 

Leialoha is originally from the Big Island but moved to Oregon about 10 years ago. He is said to be back on the Big Island and employed as a construction worker. 

He is described as being part Hawaiian, 5-foot-9, about 195 pounds with brown eyes, dark hair, a mustache and possibly a goatee.

Police ask anyone with any information about his whereabouts to call Detective Robert Hatton at 961-2380 or the Police department's non-emergency number at 935-3311.

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

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