Hawai‘i Island police are actively seeking the public's help to locate 23-year-old Kaleo Mello from Nā‘ālehu, who currently stands as a fugitive with two outstanding arrest warrants on his head. Mello is implicated in a burglary and the operation of a stolen vehicle, crimes supposedly committed in 2024. According to a Hawaii Police Department, Mello has been described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing 170 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair.
Authorities have cautioned the public against trying to apprehend Mello directly as he is considered to be armed, and dangerous. Instead, they're asking anyone with pertinent information to step forward and contact law enforcement. Detective Donovan Kohara, whose contact details have been shared in the public domain, is leading the charge on gathering intel on Mello's possible whereabouts. Inhabitants of the Green Sands subdivision should be particularly on the lookout, as Mello is known to frequent this area.
To motivate the community to participate in the search, the Hawai‘i Police Department has reminded residents that assisting or hiding an individual on the run is not only unwise but also a punishable criminal offense. People who may be considering extending aid to Mello ought to think twice. They face the risk of being dragged into the legal tangle themselves if they choose to conspire with the wanted man.
Information that leads to Mello can prove to be financially rewarding as well, with Crime Stoppers offering a cash incentive of up to $1,000 for tips that help bring Mello to justice. To ensure the safety and protect the identity of the tipsters, interactions with Crime Stoppers are designed to ensure anonymity. Calls are not recorded, and caller ID is not utilized, a method that encourages people to come forward without the fear of retribution.
