Aug. 14 UPDATE: NR 08-13-2025 (KPD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Runaway 17-year-old)

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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR

News Release

For Immediate Release: August 14, 2025

Aug. 14 Update: Kehakeha has been located and is in good health. KPD thanks the public for their vigilance and assistance.

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KPD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Runaway 17-year-old

LĪHUʻE – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile.

Kehakeha Lawhead, 17, has been reported as missing. She is approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs around 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a t-shirt and blue pants while riding a skateboard. She is known to frequent the areas of Hā‘ena, Kalihiwai, Kapa‘a, and Kalāheo.

KPD is actively investigating her whereabouts and urges anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact KPD Dispatch at (808) 241-1711. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at (808) 246-8300, submit a tip at crimestopperskauai.org, or use the Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i P3 Tips Mobile App. 

Kehakeha Lawhead, 17, is approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds.

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