Big Island police are asking for the public's help in finding a 28-year-old Kona man who was reported missing Sept. 6.

Police say Michael Spear's family last heard from him by phone in August.

Spear is described as 5 feet 8 and about 150 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Police Department's nonemergency 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.