HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT
JUVENILE AID SECTION
LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA
PHONE: 961-2254
AUGUST 10, 2006
C06024026

MEDIA RELEASE

Big Island police are searching for a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Hilo home since August 1, 2006.

Her name is Alishiya Tamangided.

She is described as Hispanic,4-foot-11, about 140-150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call Officer B J Duarte of the Juvenile Aid Section at 961-2278 or the police 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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