Kona Police Seek 15-Year-Old Runaway Last Seen Christmas Day

Hawai‘i Island police are seeking 15-year-old Vivianna Arsenault of Kailua-Kona after she was reported as a runaway on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Arsenault was last seen around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25 on the 73-4000 block of Kakahiaka Street in Kailua-Kona, and the department is asking anyone with information to come forward.

Authorities described Arsenault as 5 feet 5 inches tall and 105 pounds, with a light complexion, dark brown hair and brown eyes. She was reported wearing a red jacket and black shorts when last seen. Those details are being circulated to aid residents in recognizing her and relaying credible leads to investigators.

The report came in the days immediately following Christmas, a time when routine travel and family gatherings can complicate efforts to locate missing teens. For local families, a young person unaccounted for over the holidays raises heightened concern about safety, mental health and the potential for exposure to risk. Police presence and community awareness are key in narrowing searches and accelerating safe reunions.

Community members with information on Arsenault’s whereabouts are asked to contact Kona Patrol Officer Eli Dominic Cayetano at (808) 326-4646, ext. 253. Timely tips from neighbors, friends or local businesses can materially affect investigators’ ability to follow leads, identify recent sightings and coordinate ground or patrol checks.

Runaway reports can place additional demands on local law enforcement and support services during holiday periods, when staffing and coordination with family members become more time-sensitive. Residents who see a young person matching Arsenault’s description are urged to call the number above rather than approach, to ensure both safety and that information reaches investigators promptly.

Police have not released additional details about the circumstances of Arsenault’s disappearance. As the search continues, local agencies and community members remain integral to efforts to locate her and restore safety for her family and the wider Kailua-Kona neighborhood.