HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT
WEST HAWAII CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
JUVENILE AID SECTION
LIEUTENANT RANDALL ISHII
PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 230
JULY 17, 2006

MEDIA RELEASE

Big Island police are looking for a 16 year old girl reported as missing who failed to return home on April 2, 2006.

Her name is is Bennay Cornelius. She is described as part Hawaiian about 4-foot-11, about 130 pounds with a tan complexion, small build, black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen in the Kona area.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Officer Walter Ah Mow of the West Hawaii Juvenile Aid Section at 326-4646 ext. 302 or the non-emergency telephone number at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

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