UPDATE 9:46 a.m.: Police are seeking 36-year-old Jacob Daniel Baker, of Pahoa, who is a suspect in three homicides in Puna.

Baker is considered armed and extremely dangerous. Police urge the public to not approach him. If seen, members of the public should contact 911 or (808) 935-3311.

This is an active and unfolding investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available, police said.

PREVIOUSLY:

Police are investigating the “suspicious deaths” of two elderly men that occurred in Puna in the past two days.

On Monday evening at 8:47 p.m., Puna patrol officers responded to a residence in the 14-000 block of Papaya Farms Road in Pahoa for a report of a dead man at the residence. Officers found an elderly dead man at the home.

Due to suspicious circumstances, detectives responded to the scene and are continuing the investigation. Positive identification of the victim is pending.

On Tuesday afternoon at 12:39 p.m., Puna patrol officers responded to a residence at the 14-300 block of Papaya Farms Road in Pahoa and found an elderly dead man at the residence with suspicious injuries.

Detectives responded to the scene and are continuing the investigation. Positive identification of the victim is pending.

Autopsies will be performed today on both victims to determine the exact causes of death.

Police are asking for anyone with information to call Detective Daniel Tam at (808) 961-2380 or email Daniel.Tam@hawaiipolice.gov, or Detective Joseph Picadura at (808) 961-2375 or email Joseph.Picadura@hawaiipolice.gov, or call the police department’s nonemergency number at (808) 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000. All Crime Stoppers information is confidential.