Ocean View man sought for nonappearance in court

Police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating a 26-year-old Ocean View man wanted on bench warrants, and for questioning in connection with other criminal investigations.

Louis Sanchez is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall, 150 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He’s known to frequent South Kona and Ocean View.

According to court records, Sanchez is wanted on two bench warrants totaling $12,000 for failure to appear July 8 and July 18 on charges of auto theft and second-degree theft, both Class C felonies.

Anyone with information about Sanchez’s whereabouts is asked to call the police nonemergency number at 935-3311 or Crime Stoppers at 961-8300.