Kennedy Van Cleave, 16, was reported as a runaway from Waimea on Hawai’i Island on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She is described as a Caucasian female, 5 feet 4 inches and about 120 pounds, with medium-length straight brown hair and green eyes. Kennedy was last seen leaving a residence on Kipahele Street wearing a black hoodie with white graphics, black and red plaid flannel pants, and white shoes.

Authorities note she is known to frequent the Kona area and are asking anyone who may have seen her there or elsewhere to come forward. The Hawai’i Island police urge anyone with information to contact the department’s non-emergency line. There are no further public details about her whereabouts.

If anyone in Waimea, Kona, or nearby communities saw Kennedy on or after March 17, 2026, please contact the police with any information.