Media Release

The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old boy reported as missing from Hilo since July 21.

Michael G. Perreira-Thompson III is described as Part-Hawaiian, 5-foot-9, about 145 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. 

Police ask that anyone with information on his whereabouts call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.