NR 6-28-23 Missing 15-year-old found safe in Kapa‘a on June 27

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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR

News Release

For Immediate Release: June 28, 2023

Missing 15-year-old found safe in Kapa‘a on June 27

 KAPA’A – The Kaua‘i Police Department has located and returned 15-year old Daisy Ogawa to her family.

Acting on a tip received from a Parents & Children Together (PACT) Kaua’i representative regarding Ogawa’s whereabouts, KPD officers quickly responded to a residence located in Kapa’a and recovered her safely at approximately 6:00 p.m., on June 27.

Ogawa was returned to her family at the Kapa‘a Police Sub-station. She was reported as a missing runaway on June 13, 2023.

Acting Captain of the Investigative Services Bureau Kennison Nagahisa stated, “Thanks to the Kaua’i community we were able to complete three missing person cases within the last week. We also want to thank all our patrol officers for being diligent on the road and assisting our detectives.”

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