Police seek public’s locating wanted man considered armed and dangerous

Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old Bronson Rodney Amaral, who should be considered armed and dangerous.

Amaral is wanted for two outstanding arrest warrants, and for questioning in connection with two additional criminal investigations, according to the Hawaii Police Department. He is described as being approximately 6 feet tall, weighing 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Police caution members of the public not to approach Amaral and to immediately contact police.

Anyone with information about Amaral’s whereabouts should contact the department’s nonemergency number at (808) 935-3311, or Lt. Rio Amon-Wilkins at (808) 961-2252 or email at Rio.Amon-Wilkins@hawaiicounty.gov.