Update: Kaua‘i police confirm man, initially reported missing, is traveling out of state

Update 8:52 a.m. Dec. 11, 2025: Kaua‘i police confirm a man, initially reported as missing, is traveling out of state.

Jacob Durnell, who has no permanent address, last had contact with someone on Dec. 1. Through information provided by the public, police were able to confirm the 30-year-old’s location.

Original post: The Kaua‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 30-year-old man.

Jacob Durnell, who has no known permanent residence, was last in contact with someone on Dec. 1. He is 5 feet 9 inches tall, approximately 175 pounds, with blue eyes and short brown hair.

Durnell is known to frequent the area spanning from Līhuʻe to Kaumakani.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at 808-246-8300, submit a tip at crimestopperskauai.org, or use the Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i P3 Tips Mobile App.