Police seek Puna man described as ‘armed and dangerous’

Police are seeking the public’s assistance with finding a 27-year-old Puna man they say should be considered armed and dangerous.

Aaron Deen Hess is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant, as well as for questioning relative to several unrelated criminal investigations.

Hess is described as 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 220 pounds, with blue eyes and black hair. He’s known to frequent Fern Forest subdivision in Puna and downtown Hilo.

Police ask anyone with information about his whereabouts to call 911 or Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300.