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Update: Missing 12-year-old found in Puna

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Justine Kawa‘a

Update: Big Island police say Justine Kawa‘a was located in good health in Puna. Police thank the public for its assistance.

Original story: Big Island police are asking the public for its help to find a missing girl.

The Hawai‘i Police Department says 12-year-old Justine Kawa‘a, who was initially reported as a runaway but because of her age is considered to be endangered, was last seen at 10:30 a.m. Saturday on Kino‘ole Street in Hilo, wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans.

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She is described as 5 feet tall, 146 pounds, with medium-length brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information that can assist in safely locating Justine is asked to call 911 or contact police dispatch at 808-935-3311.

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