The Maui Police Department is actively seeking help from the public to locate a missing teenager, Le’ale’a Pua, a 13-year-old Hawaiian juvenile reported as a runaway, last spotted near 120 Makani Road in Makawao, as detailed in a recent social media outreach. The young individual, described as 5-foot-9, weighing 170 pounds, with brown/red hair and hazel eyes, was last seen last Friday, wearing a brown t-shirt and black sweat shorts. According to the Maui Police Department, the community's assistance is crucial in efforts to ensure Le’ale’a's safe return.
Amid growing concerns for Le’ale’a’s safety, the Maui Police have been thorough in disseminating her description across a range of platforms the community is urged to be vigilant and to report any sightings or information that could aid police in their search, authorities emphasize the importance of this cooperation because it oftentimes fosters leads that could bring about the resolution to cases such as these. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Le’ale’a Pua is encouraged to contact the Maui Police Department's non-emergency line at 808-244-6400 as soon as possible.
Police say all information received will be kept confidential and acted on with urgency as they work to reunite Le’ale’a with her family.
