Manhunt underway for Waiawa prison inmate

Manhunt underway for Waiawa prison inmate

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii law enforcement agencies are searching for a Waiawa Correctional Facility inmate who escaped early Tuesday morning.

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Officials said 28-year-old Ikaika Wyatt Scott was reported missing from the facility shortly before 6 a.m.

Scott is described as six feet tall and approximately 215 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He is currently serving sentences for robbery, theft, and burglary.

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Authorities warn members of the public not to approach or attempt to apprehend him.

Anyone with information on Scott’s whereabouts is urged to call 911, the Sheriff Division at (808) 586-1352, or CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300.

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