Hilo teen reported missing

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Hawaii Island Police are looking for a Hilo girl who was last seen more than a week ago.

Destani Mendoza, 16, has been reported missing and was last seen in Hilo on Feb. 19.

She is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall and 105 pounds with brown eyes and wavy brown hair.

Police request that anyone with information on her whereabouts contact the Hawaii Police Department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call the Islandwide Crime Stoppers at 961-8300, which keeps all informant information confidential.