Media Release

Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating a 32-year-old Puna man wanted for questioning in connection with investigations into a reported sexual assault and a marijuana growing operation.

Oran C. Kita was last known to have lived in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. He is described as being of Japanese-Caucasian descent, 5-foot-10, 165 pounds with black hair, brown eyes, a slim build and a fair-to-lightly-tanned complexion.

Detectives with the Juvenile Aid Section and Vice Section are continuing this investigation.

Police ask that anyone with information on Kita’s location call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.