Authorities search for runaway teen last seen in Waiākea
Authorities are urgently seeking the public's assistance in locating 16-year-old runaway Zaleiya Molcilio, last seen in Hilo's Waiākea area on July 23.
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old girl who was reported as a runaway.
Zaleiya Molcilio was last seen at about 10:24 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, in the Waiakea area of Hilo, according to the Hawaiʻi Police Department.
They described Molcilio as 4 feet 11 inches tall and about 126 pounds, with a fair complexion, long orange hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket, camouflage pants, and black Nike shoes.
Authorities said Molcilio is known to frequent the Hilo, Puna and Ka‘u areas.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact Acting Detective Corey Kaneko at 808-961-8843 or by email at corey.kaneko@hawaiipolice.gov.
Information also can be reported through the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.





