HPD Seeks Public’s Help Finding Kona Teen

Kayden Yamaguchi

Hawai‘i Police seek the public’s locating a Kona teenager reported as a runaway.

Kayden Yamaguchi, 17, was last seen in Hilo on Oct. 10. He is described as being 5-feet 2-inches tall, 135 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Yamaguchi has a tribal tattoo on his right shin.

Police encourage anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Officer Travis Bumgardner by phone at 808-326-4646 or by email at travis.bumgardner@hawaiicounty.gov. The public may also call the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 808-961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.