Police renew request for leads on missing man

Police continue to seek information relative to the disappearance two years ago of 76-year-old William Romeo Bishop Sr. of Keaau.

Bishop was reportedly last seen on the afternoon of Jan. 22, 2023, in the area of his home on 22nd Avenue in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision.

Bishop hasn’t been seen or heard from since, and his family is deeply concerned for his well-being.

He’s described as 5-feet-8-inches tall, 170 pounds, with gray hair, green eyes and a light complexion.

Bishop’s 2019 Toyota Corolla has since been recovered.

East Hawaii Criminal Investigation Section detectives have conducted numerous interviews and follow-ups over the last two years in relation to Bishop’s disappearance.

The man’s family is also offering a cash reward for information that may lead to his whereabouts.

Police ask anyone who may have information on Bishop’s whereabouts to call the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.

Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 930-7328.