Puna man sought by police

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Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Puna man wanted on outstanding warrants, and questioning in several ongoing investigations.

Lucas Ryan Rivera, a 24-year-old Puna man is being sought on a no bail probation revocation warrant and another contempt of court warrant, also for questioning regarding two cases of unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle.

Approximately 9:30 a.m. Monday, officers arrived at a residence in Hawaiian Acres off Road F and Road 5 seeking to apprehend Rivera, who was observed standing outside a Honda sedan which he quickly entered and then reversed at a high rate of speed ramming two unoccupied police vehicles, before fleeing. Police have initiated reckless endangering, 2 counts of criminal property damage, and leaving the scene of an accident investigations.

Rivera fled in a gray 1991 Honda Sedan, which was reported stolen Sunday in Volcano.

Anyone with information regarding Lucas Ryan Rivera is asked to call Officer Roberto Segobia of the Puna District at 965-2716 or the police non-emergency telephone number of 935-3311.

Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000