Hamakua woman reported missing

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Big Island police are looking for a Hamakua woman who has been reported missing.

Big Island police are looking for a Hamakua woman who has been reported missing.

Cherie Crystal Grace Ward, 26, moved to Hawaii in December. Her family on the mainland has not heard from her since December or January.

She is described as Caucasian, tall with a slender build, light-brown medium hair and green eyes.

She may be in the Hilo area in the company of a man named Denny Burniston.

Police ask that anyone with information on the whereabouts of either of these individuals call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Police are also renewing a request for help locating a missing 57-year-old Papaaloa woman.

Kelie Ann Feliciano Sensano, also known as Kelie Sensano, is described as Caucasian, about 5-foot-5, 150 pounds with straight brown neck-length hair and green eyes.

She was last seen in Papa‘aloa on Feb. 23 at about 11 a.m. She was wearing blue jeans, a white tank top and black leather shoes.