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Police Seek Missing Man Darius Kanekoa-Gentzler

November 10, 2025 |

Police are seeking missing man Darius Kanekoa-Gentzler. He is described as a local male with a medium build and brown complexion, 5 feet 9 inches tall, around 190 pounds, with short, black hair and brown eyes.

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Darius Kanekoa-Gentzler who was reported missing. He is considered endangered as he may be in need of medical assistance.

Kanekoa-Gentzler was last seen in the area of Kaleponi Road in Volcano on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2025. He is described as a local male with a medium build and brown complexion, 5 feet 9 inches tall, around 190 pounds, with short, black hair and brown eyes.

Kanekoa-Gentzler was last seen wearing black work boots and a gray-colored hoodie.

Police ask anyone with information on Kanekoa-Gentzler’s whereabouts to please call the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311 or contact Officer Ethan Castillo at ethan.castillo@hawaiipolice.gov.

Department:: Hawaiʻi Police Department
Division:: South Hilo Patrol
Officer:: Officer Ethan Castillo
Phone:: (808) 935-3311
Report Number:: 25-101762

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