MEDIA RELEASE

Kayden Fuerte

Big Island Police are searching for a 16-year-old boy reported as missing from his Hilo home since April 24.

Kayden C. Fuerte is described as 5-foot-5, 125 pounds with hazel eyes and brown hair.

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 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep our community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record any calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

UPDATED (7/9/2012 at 4:36 PM)

Big Island Police have located 16-year-old Kayden C. Fuerte, who was reported missing. He was found unharmed on July 4.