Hawai‘i Island police have issued a call for help to the public in their search for missing teenager Priscilla Binney, a 16-year-old girl reported as a runaway. Binney was last seen on Monday morning in Captain Cook, specifically on the 82-1000 block of Kalamalani Place, police say she was wearing an orange puffy jacket, paired with black pants, and brown slip-on shoes at the time of her disappearance, according to a statement from the Hawai‘i Police Department.
Described as having a small build, standing about 5 feet and 3 inches tall, and weighing approximately 150 pounds, Binney is of Hawaiian descent, with black hair and brown eyes, anyone who may have seen her or knows of her whereabouts is encouraged to contact the authorities, the police department's non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311 has been made available for anyone looking to provide information that could aid in locating the young girl.
The community has expressed concern over Binney’s sudden disappearance, and the police have stressed the importance of community involvement in such cases, considering the critical role that public tips can play in successfully locating runaways and missing persons. Detailed descriptions, such as the one provided by the police, can often be instrumental in ensuring a safe return.
Details about Binney's life prior to her disappearance or reasons for running away have not been disclosed by the police, and the ongoing investigation appears to keep those aspects confidential for the sake of the teenager’s privacy and the integrity of the case, the police are asking anyone who might have relevant information, even if it seems minor or inconsequential, to reach out as it could potentially lead to a breakthrough.
