2-13-23 (Update) Runaway Shaelynn Gomes Located, Runs Away Again

By Denise Laitinen | Published: February 13, 2023

Hawai‘i Police Department
South Hilo Patrol
Officer Derek Kenison
Phone: (808) 935-3311
Report Nos.: 23-002228 and 23-014599

Media Release

Hawai‘i Island police report that 16-year-old Shaelynn K. Gomes of Hilo, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in good health on Saturday, February 11, 2023, (Report #: 23-002228).

However, Gomes subsequently ran away again later that same day (Report #: 23-014599). She was last seen in the 1700 block of Kinoole Street in Hilo around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday wearing a grey top, teal sweatpants, and carrying a large camouflage bag. 

Gomes is described as Hawaiian / Puerto Rican with a tan complexion and medium build, 5 feet tall, 120 pounds, with shaved bald brown hair and hazel eyes.

Police ask anyone with information on her whereabouts to call the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311 or contact Officer Derek Kenison at derek.kenison@hawaiicounty.gov.

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