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KAILUA-KONA — Big Island police are asking for the public’s help locating a 17-year-old Hilo boy reported as missing.
Ashley Panela was last seen Oct. 7 in Kurtistown, according to the Hawaii Police Department. He is described as being 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds, with short brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact Officer James Steffen of the Juvenile Aid Section at (808) 961-8810 or the via the department’s nonemergency number at (808) 935-3311.