Missing 2-year-old may be with homeless father

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Police are looking for a 2-year-old Hilo boy who was reported missing.

Police are looking for a 2-year-old Hilo boy who was reported missing.

Jonah Palakiko-Lono was last seen at Onekahakaha Beach Park on Saturday when he was dropped off to visit with his father. He’s described as a part Hawaiian, approximately 2 feet tall, approximately 10-15 pounds, with black medium length hair, and brown eyes.

The child’s father is identified as 43-year-old Kaleo K. Palakiko of no permanent address. He’s described as part-Hawaiian with a dark complexion, 5 feet-9 inches tall, 190 pounds, long black hair, brown eyes, and last seen wearing a black baseball hat, a gray t-shirt, and gray shorts.

Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call the police non-emergency line at 935-3311. Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300.