The suspect who allegedly kidnapped 15-year-old Mikaela Debina Friday afternoon has been arrested, Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth announced today. Duncan Mahey, 52, was taken into custody, Roth said in a Facebook post around 4 p.m. The Hawaii Police Department is continuing its investigation into the alleged abduction. 2:47 pm Hawaii County police are searching today for Duncan Mahi, 52, in connection with the alleged abduction of 15-year-old Mikaela Debina, who was previously reported missing and has since been found. Mahi is described as 5 feet, 11 inches and 215 pounds, according to a press release. Police said she was last seen at about 11:24 a.m. on Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo and possibly operating a white 2011 Honda CRV with Hawaii license plate ZAE959, police said. Hawaii Island Police this morning confirmed that they have located Debina who was “well in Hilo” following her alleged abduction. Search crews set out early in the morning to look for her. “The Hawaii Police Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Hawaii Fire Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Marshals Service, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, our private partners and the countless members of the community who came together in a concerted effort, putting many resources into this investigation and working tirelessly to locate Michaela,” according to a press release. Police are asking anyone with information on Mahi’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call CrimeStoppers islandwide at 808-961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. 11:57 am Authorities this morning located 15-year-old Mikaela Debina who was reported missing on Friday. Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth made the announcement just before noon on his Facebook page: “Mahalo to our HPD officers, the FBI and the community for doing everything you could to locate Michaela and bring her to safety! That’s what community is all about. Now, let’s get her back to her mom.” PREVIOUS COVERAGE Hawaii Island police have issued a yellow alert for a missing 15-year-old girl who may have been abducted near Waikoloa Beach Drive and are urging anyone with information about her whereabouts to call 911 immediately. Mikella Debina was last seen at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday in the Anaehoomalu Bay area near Waikoloa Beach Drive. Police described the situation as urgent as “immediate response measures should be taken” due to a serious “significant threat to life or property”. He is described as 5 feet, 3 inches, approximately 120 pounds with shoulder-length brown hair and a tanned, freckled complexion. She was last seen wearing a black bikini and floral bottoms. “He may be in the company of a local male described as approximately 45-60 years of age, 5 feet, 10 inches tall with a medium build and barefoot wearing gray shorts,” police said in the alert. Police urge anyone with information to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-953-3311 about the man’s whereabouts and to call 911 immediately if they see Debina. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call CrimeStoppers islandwide at 808-961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
