December 11 Update: NR 12-10-2025 (Public Help Requested in Locating Missing Man)

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

News Release

For Immediate Release: December 11, 2025

December 11 Update: The Kaua‘i Police Department extends its gratitude to the community for their assistance. Thanks to information provided by the public, detectives were able to pursue additional leads and have confirmed that Durnell has traveled out of state.

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Public Help Requested in Locating Missing Man

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing man.

Jacob Durnell, 30, who has no known permanent residence, has been reported as missing. His last known contact was on December 1, 2025. Durnell is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, approximately 175 pounds, with blue eyes and short brown hair. He is known to frequent the area spanning from Līhuʻe to Kaumakani.                                                                                        

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. 

Jacob Durnell, 30, approximately 5’9” and 175 lbs, last heard from on December 1, 2025.

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Media Contact:

If you are a member of the media with an inquiry for the Kaua‘i Police Department or its representatives, please email kpdpio@kauai.gov. Mahalo!