Maui County cancels Amber Alert after missing baby, mom found safe
UPDATE: 11:28 a.m.
At about 11:15 a.m., Lilinoe Kaili and her baby, Ocean, were located in good health on Hawaii island, according to an update from Maui Police Department in an email.
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Authorities have issued a county-wide Maile Amber Alert for a 1-year-old boy after his teenage mother left their Kula residence and has not been seen since.
According to the Maui Police Department, 17-year-old Lilinoe Kaili was last seen around 10 a.m. Monday leaving her home on Pahilikoa Street in Kula with her 1-year-old son, Ocean.
A family member reported that she got into a silver Toyota 4Runner with multiple bags before departing. The vehicle’s license plate number remains unknown.
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Kaili was reported to be upset before leaving, following a disagreement regarding Ocean being cared for by family members. Attempts to reach her by phone have been unsuccessful.
On Tuesday at 9:49 a.m., MPD issued a Maile Amber Alert out of concern for Ocean’s safety.
Anyone with information on Lilinoe Kaili or Ocean’s whereabouts is urged to contact MPD immediately. Call MPD’s non-emergency number at 808-244-6400.
