Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old boy reported missing from his Hilo home since December 24.

Keoni silva is described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-8, 185 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Police ask anyone with information about his whereabouts to call the Police Department’s emergency phone 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.