Hawaii Island police said they are searching for a trio of escapees from the Hale Nani Correctional Facility in Hilo who stole the car of an employee at the facility.

According to a press release from the Hawaii Police Department, the three men were last seen leaving the facility in a gray 2014 Nissan Altima with Hawaii license plate ZCK-261.

“It is not known which direction they were heading at the time of the escape,” police said. “The stolen vehicle belongs to a civilian employee of a facility. Police are currently investigating how the occupants obtained the vehicle keys and escaped.”

Clyde Loa was in custody on multiple counts of carjacking and resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle. Kawai Pomroy was in custody for abuse of a household or family member. Joseph C. Fernandez was in custody for parole revocation for a firearms violation.

Police ask anyone with information about the whereabouts of Loa, Pomroy or Fernandez to contact Lieutenant Grant K. Todd of the Hilo Patrol at (808) 935-3311 or email [email protected] turn around. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.

The police gave the following information about the refugees:

>> Loa, 31, is 1.70 meters tall, weighs 110 kilograms, has black hair, a beard and brown eyes. Loa was in custody on multiple counts of carjacking and resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle.

Pomroy, 42, is 6 feet tall, weighs 260 pounds, has dark blonde hair, brown eyes and a graying goatee. Pomroy was incarcerated for abuse of a household or family member.

And Fernandez, 35, is 5 feet 10 inches tall, 195 pounds, with black hair and a beard that are both beginning to gray. Fernandez was in custody for parole revocation for a firearms violation.

All three were last seen on Friday at 4:27 p.m

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of some or all of the men should contact Lt. Contact Grant K. Todd of the Hilo Patrol at (808) 935-3311 or [email protected]. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.