Authorities seek missing teen

Police are searching for a missing 17-year-old Hilo girl.

Makaala Pea was last seen Feb. 15 in Hilo.

She’s described as Hawaiian, 5-foot-6, 130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call the police nonemergency line at 935-3311.

Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300.