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Have you seen Ameko Vaimasanuu?
He is wanted for DV burglary, DV assault, and a felony DV no contact order violation after assaulting the protected party in the order on 3/3 in her residence.
Ameko was last seen near College ST SE and Yelm HWY, and does not have a phone or vehicle. He is known to take Intercity Transit buses or Amtrak to Vancouver, WA, where he is reportedly homeless. He also has ties to California and Hawaii. He is a Pacific Islander Male, about 5’11”, 225 lbs with long black hair and brown eyes.
If you see him or have any information, please call lacey Police Department at: (360) 704-2740 and reference case 2025-1110.
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