Police are on the lookout for a Big Island man only known as "Jose." He is wanted in connection with an attempted sexual assault in Kona. Jose is described as in his late 40's to early 50's, five foot eight, 165 pounds, stocky build, brown eyes and short black hair.

The victim was driven to an area along Mamalahoa Highway where she was raped on January 18th. The suspect was last seen driving a white 1991 Toyota Privia passenger van with license plate HRA209. "Kamehameha" was reportedly on the back window.

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