Jan. 25, 2024 UPDATE: Runaway 13-year-old found safe in Kōloa

Published on January 24, 2024

KŌLOA – Tolentino returned to his family safely Wednesday night, Jan. 24. No injuries were reported. KPD would like to thank the community for their support during the search.

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LĪHUʻE – The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile.

Jermaine K. Tolentino, a 13-year-old resident of Kōloa, was reported missing on Jan. 22. He was last seen on Monday morning while getting ready to attend a local middle school.

His current whereabouts are not known, but he is known to frequent the Līhu‘e and Kōloa areas.

Tolentino is 5-feet-3 inches tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. He has a slim build and medium complexion, brown hair, brown eyes and is of Filipino descent. He was last seen wearing a green Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School t-shirt, black pajama pants and a black hat.

Anyone with information about Tolentino’s whereabouts is urged to contact KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information by calling Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at 808-246-8300, submitting a tip at cskauai.org, or through the Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i P3 Tips Mobile App. 

Jermaine K. Tolentino, age 13, is approximately 5-feet-3-inches.

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