Hawaiʻi island police are asking for the public to help them locate 52-year-old Ambeka Laver of Ka‘ū, who is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in connection with a criminal investigation.donovan.kohara@hawaiicounty.gov. They may also contact the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.
Laver is described as standing 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She is also known to frequent the Ka‘ū and South Kona areas. The Big Island police department wants to remind the public that harboring or concealing a wanted person could result in criminal charges being filed against the person who harbors or conceals the wanted person. Anyone with information on Laver’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Detective Donovan Kohara at (808) 326-4646 ext. 267; or via email at
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