Police Seeking Endangered Runaway Kymahni Mata
March 17, 2026 |
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Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Kymahni Mata, who was reported as a runaway. Due to his age, Mata is considered endangered.
Mata was last seen leaving a residence within the 300 block of Desha Avenue in the Keaukaha area of Hilo on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, wearing a black hoodie with the “Nike” logo on the front, red shorts, and black shoes.
He is described as being local / Hawaiian with a medium complexion, 4 feet tall, 70 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes.
Police ask anyone with information on Mata’s whereabouts to please call the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.
- Department:
- Hawaiʻi Police Department
- Division:
- South Hilo Patrol
- Officer:
- Officer Kristopher Palea
- Phone:
- (808) 935-3311
- Report Number:
- 26-023955
