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Police Seeking Missing and Endangered Person James Fonseca

February 28, 2026 |
Missing and endangered man 25-year-old James Fonseca

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old James Fonseca who is reported missing. He is considered endangered and may be in need of medical assistance.

Fonseca was last seen in the area of the 100 block of Ala Oli Street in Hilo, mid-afternoon of Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and black pants. 

He is described as Caucasian with a fair complexion and a medium build, 6 feet and 3 inches tall, 200 pounds, with short brown hair and blue eyes.

Police ask anyone with information on Fonseca’s whereabouts to please call the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.

Department:
Hawaiʻi Police Department
Division:
South Hilo Patrol
Officer:
Officer Czar Agustin
Phone:
(808) 935-3311
Report Number:
26-018698

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