3-29-23 Three East Hawai‘i Runaways Located

By Denise Laitinen | Published: March 29, 2023

Hawai‘i Police Department
Juvenile Aid Section – Area I
Police Officer III/K-9 Handler Officer Corey M. Kaneko
Phone: (808) 961-8843
Report Numbers: 23-028093, 23-001843, 23-029504

Media Release

Hawai‘i Island police report that three teenagers in east Hawai‘i, previously reported as runaways, were located in separate incidents in good health.

  • Jaidon Wieland-Vierra, a 15-year-old female, was located in Kea‘au on Friday, March 24, 2023, Report No. 23-028093.
  • Kelis Garmon-Mercado, a 17-year-old female, was located in Hilo on Sunday, March 26, 2023, Report No. 23-001843.
  • Manao-Akamai Kaaihue, a 15-year-old male, was located in Waikoloa on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, Report No. 23-029504.
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