The Hawai'i Police Department is asking for help in locating a 32-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing on April 1.

Phillip "Kaipo" Pai was fishing with a friend in the area of Orrs beach in Waa Waa, Pahoa, on a small island off shore. As Pai attempted to get back onto shore by jumping into a channel between the shore and island, he was washed under by large sets of waves, police said. Hawaii County Fire Department made checks of the area but never located him.

Pai is described as Hawaiian, 5 foot 7, 175 pounds with short black hair, brown eyes and a tan complexion.

Police ask anyone with information about this case to call Detective Kelley Matsumoto at 808-961-2380 or the Police Department's nonemergency line at 808-935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call CrimeStoppers at 808-961-8300 in Hilo or 808-329-8181 in Kona. All CrimeStoppers information is kept confidential.