Police searching for man wanted for abuse

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Hawaii Island police are searching for a 21-year-old Kailua-Kona man wanted for the alleged abuse of a family/household member.

Moala Kuahuia Kaupu is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 185 pounds with brown eyes and short curly black hair, according to police. Both his ears are pierced and he has a scripture tattoo on an inner forearm.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311.

Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 329-8181 in Kona or 961-8300 in Hilo and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.