Media Release

Big Island police are looking for a 55-year-old Puna woman who was reported missing.

Sherry G. Deguair was last seen in Hilo around 1:26 a.m. Tuesday (February 15) on the 1100 block of Waiānuenue  Avenue. She is described as Caucasian, about 5-foot-3, about 130-140 pounds, with hazel eyes and dark brown hair extending past her shoulders. She was last seen wearing a white shirt and cut-off jeans. She has a tattoo of a rose on her right ankle.

Deguair has a medical condition that may require medication.

Police ask that anyone with information about this case call Detective John Rodrigues Jr. at 961-2382 or 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 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.