Police Renew Request For Public’s Assistance In Locating Missing And Endangered Hilo Man

Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Tyler Reikofski-Ekle, of Hilo, who was reported missing.  Reikofski-Ekle was last seen in the area of the 15-mile marker on Highway 137, Kalapana-Kapoho Beach Road in Pahoa, on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

He is considered endangered as he is in need of medication for a medical condition.

Reikofski-Ekle is described as Caucasian, 6 feet 1 inch tall, 185 pounds, with long blonde hair and brown eyes. Anyone who may have information on Reikofski-Ekle’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Detective Christopher Jelsma of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2386, or via email at christopher.jelsma@hawaiicounty.gov.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at (808) 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to any Caller ID service. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

The Crime Stoppers TV Program is available on-demand from Nā Leo TV.