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5-22-24 Police Asking Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing and Endangered Runaway Chael Aku

May 22, 2024 |

Hawai‘i Police Department
South Hilo Patrol Division
Officer Chuck Cobile
Phone: (808) 935-3311
Report No.: 24-047048

Media Release

Hawai‘i Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Chael AKU, who is reported as a runaway.

The teen was last seen on the 2300 block of Ainakahele Street in Hilo, the evening of Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

He is described having a thin build, light complexion, 5-feet 6-inches tall, 130 pounds, green eyes with brown hair.

Due to a medical condition that requires medication, AKU is considered endangered.

Police ask anyone with information on Chael AKU’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311, or contact Officer Chuck Cobile via email at chuck.cobile@hawaiicounty.gov

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