Police searching for missing 17 year-old Hilo boy

MEDIA RELEASE

The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old boy reported as missing from Hilo since April 27.

Melver Higa is described as Micronesian (Pacific Islander), 5-foot-8, about 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Police ask that anyone with information on his whereabouts call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.