HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT
SOUTH HILO PATROL DIVISION
LIEUTENANT RANDY APELE
PHONE: 961-2213
September 15, 2005

MEDIA RELEASE

Big Island police are asking the public for assistance in locating a 52-year old woman who has been reported missing since July 2005.

The missing person has been identified as Mary Pung of Hilo, with whom family reported last having contact via telephone in late July.

Pung is described as 5’01” in height, weighing about 105 pounds with a slim build, and having long brown hair, brown eyes, and a fair complexion. Pung is known to frequent the Banyan Drive area.

Anyone with information of Pung’s whereabouts is asked to call Officer Jason Grouns at 961‑2213 or the police non-emergency number at 935-3311.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept strictly confidential.

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