A police car sits outside the area of Downtown Hilo where Mikella Debina was found on Saturday.

UPDATE – (4:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 17)

• Hawaii Island Police say they have located and arrested Duncan Kealoha Mahi in Hilo. “The investigation remains continuing,” a police alert stated. “Police would like to thank the community for their assistance.”

ORIGINAL STORY – (Saturday, September 17)

• Mikella Debina was located today in Hilo, the day after police and family reported she was abducted from Anaehoʻomalu Bay. The event triggered an Amber Alert for Hawaiʻi island.
• Police are now requesting the public’s assistance in locating 52-year-old Duncan Kealoha Mahi, wanted for outstanding warrants and kidnapping.

From the Hawaiʻi Police Department:

Hawaii Island Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Duncan Kealoha Mahi, M-52. Wanted for outstanding warrants and Kidnapping investigation. Mahi last seen in Downtown Hilo around 1130 a.m. today, operating a white Honda CRV, License #ZAE959. He is described as 5’11”, 215 pounds, brown eyes/brown hair, tattoos on both arms. If Mahi and/or vehicle is observed, call 911. Mahi should be considered Armed & Dangerous.

From the Hawaiʻi Police Department:

Hawaiʻi Island police have located 15-year-old Mikella Debina in good health in Hilo. She was previously reported missing.

The Hawai’i Police Department would like to express a heartfelt mahalo to the Hawai’i Fire Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Marshals Service, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, our private partners, and the countless community members who came together in a concerted effort, allocating numerous resources to this investigation and working tirelessly to locate Mikella.

Officers are looking for Duncan Mahi (pictured above), male, 52-years-old, 5 feet 11 inches, 215 pounds, in conjunction with this investigation. He was last seen on Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo at approximately 11:24 a.m. and may be operating a 2011 White Honda CRV bearing Hawai’i License Plates ZAE959. Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to any Caller ID service. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.