Police seek public’s help locating wanted men

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Christopher Wright
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Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating two men wanted on multiple warrants and questioning regarding thefts and burglaries.

Christopher “Whitey” Wright, 56, is described as 6 feet, 1 inch tall, weighing 170 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes, according to the Hawaii Police Department. Wright, who is wanted on a $20,000 warrant, often frequents the Ocean View and South Kona areas.

Thomas Ballesteros, 45, is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing 210 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, according to police. He also has tattoos on his stomach, right arm and back. Ballesteros, who is known to frequent Honuapu Beach Park, also known as Whittington Beach Park, Ocean View, and Plumeria Lane in Kaʻu, has a total of $3,300 in outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Anyone with information on their whereabouts should call Officer Shawn Ibarra at 939-2520 or the department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.