The Hawaii Island Police Department is actively searching for Johnessa Elkin-Kanae, a 13-year-old girl reported as an endangered runaway. Johnessa, who is Caucasian with brown eyes and black shoulder-length curly hair, stands at 5 feet 2 inches and weighs around 120 pounds. She was last seen on October 18, at approximately 1:30 PM on Io Kea Road in Hawaiian Acres, according to a notice published by authorities.
At the time of her disappearance, Johnessa was wearing white pants and a dark-colored shirt. The police have labeled her as endangered due to her age and are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in ensuring her safe return. Anyone with knowledge about her whereabouts is urged to contact the police immediately at their emergency line 911 or the non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311, as mentioned in the alert issued on the Hawaii Police Department's official website.
The Hawaii Island Police continue to investigate all potential leads and have not released details on the circumstances leading up to Johnessa's designation as an endangered runaway. However, they reiterate the seriousness of the situation and the necessity for timely community assistance. Updates on Johnessa's case will be provided as more information becomes available. For further details or to report any sightings, the police encourage your engagement; they can be reached through their aforementioned contact numbers or via their website.
