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Published on August 08, 2024
Urgent Search Underway for Two Missing Children in Pahoa, Hawaii Police Department Seeks Public's HelpSource: Hawaii Police Department

Concerns are mounting in the Ainaloa Subdivision of Pahoa after two children, Kainalu Kahaawi-Villanueva and Dustin Soares, were reported missing last night. Kainalu, an eleven-year-old boy, is described as standing at 4 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. Dustin is considerably younger at just seven, also with brown hair and eyes, measuring in at 4 feet tall and weighing 70 pounds. The Hawaii Police Department issued an urgent appeal, sharing that the boys were last seen on August 7 around 8:00 p.m.

The official statement provided by the Hawaii Police Department asks anyone with information on the whereabouts of the children to contact them immediately. The community, stirred by the sudden disappearance, is encouraged to report any sightings or information that may assist in the swift and safe return of Kainalu and Dustin. , In times of such distress, the unity and vigilance of a neighborhood become its most valuable asset.

As the search continues, the Hawaii Police Department underscores the importance of disseminating the descriptions of Kainalu and Dustin. Flyers and online posts have been circulating rapidly across social media platforms in efforts to paint the town with their images, hoping that a fresh pair of eyes might lead to a break in the case.

The urgency of this situation cannot be overstated; time is a resource that holds immeasurable value when the well-being of children hangs unceremoniously in the balance. The Hawaii Police Department urges anyone who might come across Kainalu, or Dustin to immediately diale 9-1-1, and for less urgent tips to reach out to them at 808-935-3311. The community of Ainaloa, and indeed all of Hawaii, holds its breath for the safe return of its young residents.