The Hawai'i Police Department said it needs the public's help in locating an 18-year-old Kailua, Kona woman who is wanted for failing to appear in court.

Alison Bishop is described as Caucasian, 5 feet tall, about 125 pounds with mid-length brown hair, hazel eyes and a fair complexion. She may be on Oahu.

Police ask anyone with information on her whereabouts to call 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.