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(Update) Police Report Missing Kona Mother and Daughter Located in Good Health

August 25, 2025 |

Hawaii Island Police report that Kailua-Kona woman Shawndell Cortez and her daughter Amina Bivings who were previously reported as missing have been located in good health. The Hawaii Police Department thanks the community for their assistance.

Department:: Hawaiʻi Police Department
Division:: Area I Criminal Investigations Section
Officer:: Detective Bradley Llanes
Phone:: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 225
Report Number:: 25-075290

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