Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Puna Teen

Authorities seek the public’s help locating a 16-year-old runaway.

Kaitlynn Ibbs was last seen in the Hawaiian Paradise Park area on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at approximately 8:30 p.m. According to Hawai‘i Police, the teen was last seen wearing blue overalls, a gray-colored shirt, and white tennis shoes.

Kaitlynn is described as being approximately 5-feet-4-inches tall, 130 to 145 pounds, with long dark hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the 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.