Hilo man wanted by police

Police want to question a 56-year-old Hilo man in connection with theft and forgery cases.

Morris John Paiva also is wanted on a bench warrant for failure to appear in court.

He’s described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall, 175 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the police nonemergency line at 935-3311. Those who prefer anonymity can Crime Stoppers at 961-8300.