Police Renew Search for Endangered 82-Year-Old Jacquelyn Glenn Missing Since Dec. 5

Hawaiʻi Island police renewed their appeal on Jan. 27 for help locating 82-year-old Jacquelyn Glenn of Kailua-Kona, who has been missing since Dec. 5 and is considered endangered because of her age. Glenn was last seen on Nani Kailua Drive in Kailua-Kona and was reported to have mentioned traveling to Hilo with friends but did not say when she would return.

Police said they provided a physical description and details about the clothing Glenn was last seen wearing as part of the renewed request for public assistance. Investigators urged anyone with information to contact the department’s non-emergency number. The renewed appeal came nearly eight weeks after Glenn’s disappearance, underscoring ongoing concern among law enforcement and the Kailua-Kona community.

Glenn’s case has significance for Big Island County residents beyond the immediate search. Missing older adults are categorized as endangered when age heightens the risk of harm from exposure, disorientation, or medical issues. Local families and community groups often mobilize to assist searches and to keep an eye on vulnerable neighbors, particularly in areas where travel between Kona and Hilo is common and road and weather conditions can change quickly.

The police appeal highlights practical steps residents can take: review recent photos, check doorbell or home surveillance footage if available, and spread the description within neighborhood networks. Because police did not provide further public details about the description or clothing, community members with direct knowledge of Glenn’s whereabouts or of any unusual sightings on or after Dec. 5 are especially important to the investigation.

Hawaiʻi Island’s emergency and public safety resources remain focused on resolving cases like this while balancing ongoing responsibilities across the county. For families of older adults, the search also serves as a reminder to maintain regular check-ins and to ensure contact details are current with local emergency contacts.

Police will continue to follow leads and coordinate with community members in the coming days. For now, Kailua-Kona residents are asked to remain vigilant and to contact the Hawaiʻi Island police non-emergency number with any information that could help locate Jacquelyn Glenn.