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4-24-24 Police Seek Endangered Missing Hilo Man Robert Mellard

April 24, 2024 |

Hawaii Police Department
South Hilo Patrol
Officer Brian Markham
Phone: (808) 935-3311
Report No.:  24-037880

Media Release

Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 80-year-old Robert Mellard of Hilo who has been reported as missing.

He was last seen on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. at the 900 block of West Kawailani Street in Hilo.  He is considered to be endangered due to his age and medical condition.   

He is described as Caucasian, about 5-feet 9-inches tall, 160 pounds, slim build, fair complexion, long gray hair, and unknown clothing description. 

Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.

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