MEDIA RELEASE
Big Island police are requesting the public’s help in locating a 27-year-old Hāmākua man wanted for questioning in connection with a reported sexual assault of an adult female at a South Kohala public beach during the early morning hours of December 28.
Detectives are seeking Eagle Adam Tobin, last known to have lived in Waipio Valley and Honokaʻa town. He is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-10, 170 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes, a medium build and a fair to lightly-tanned complexion.
Detectives with the Juvenile Aid Section—which is responsible for sexual assault investigations—are continuing this investigation.
Police ask that anyone with information on Tobin’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.
UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE (1/6/12)
On Wednesday (December 28, 2011) during the early morning hours an adult female reported being sexually assaulted at a South Kohala public beach.
Big Island police arrested 27-year-old Eagle Adam Tobin of Honokaʻa, for Sexual Assault.
Tobin turned himself in to police on January 5.
He was released pending further investigation.
Police thank the public for their assistance.