The Hawaii Police Department is searching for a 45-year-old Hilo man wanted on a bench warrant for failing to appear in court.

William Hopkins is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-5, 150 pounds with balding gray hair and brown eyes.

Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the Police Department's non-emergency line at 935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.