Police seek man in assault case

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Police are asking for the public’s help to identify and find a man they want to question in a misdemeanor sexual assault investigation.

Police are asking for the public’s help to identify and find a man they want to question in a misdemeanor sexual assault investigation.

The man’s image was captured on a surveillance camera April 13 at a Hilo store.

He’s described as between 50 and 60 years old with a medium build and long beard that extends to the middle of his stomach.

He was wearing khaki pants, a camouflage jacket and a paniolo-style hat.

Anyone with information about his identity or his whereabouts is asked to call the police nonemergency line at 935-3311 or contact Detective Jesse Kerr at 961-8843 or jkerr@co.hawaii.hi.us.

Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300.