The Hawai‘i Island police are actively enlisting public aid in their search for 15-year-old Makoa Gonsalves, who has recently been reported as a runaway. According to their reports, he was last seen last Thursday, in the Honoka‘a area, noted around 11:00 a.m. His attire at the time included shorts, a shirt of unknown color, distinct camouflage Crocs, and a red backpack, slung over his shoulders, ready for the day.
Young Gonsalves is described as Portuguese, with a frame that is thin, standing at around 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. His hair, cut short and styled with a fade, alongside his brown eyes, complete the description provided to aid in his identification. The police have not disclosed additional details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance or any associated investigations.
In a release shared by Nixle, an urgent appeal to the community has been made, encouraging anyone who may have information on Gonsalves' current location to make contact. The non-emergency line of the police department, which is (808) 935-3311, stands ready to receive any such vital tips that could lead to his safe return.
