Name: David Lane Pukahi
Age: 54 years old
Last Seen: April 6, 2015
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Status: Still missing
Case Information
54 year old David Pukahi was last seen in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 6, 2015. He was last seen being assaulted and kidnapped by two male friends.
Disappearance
At 1:10 pm on April 6, 2015, David Pukahi was seen with two male friends on Emerson Road in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Witnesses report seeing two men, Gabriel Schmidt and possibly another male identified Shawn Hardy, assault and kidnap David.
David was reportedly kidnapped after stealing a truck that belonged to one of the men. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Investigation
The gray 2005 dark blue Chevrolet Silverado that David reportedly stole and was kidnapped in was later recovered and processed for evidence.
No arrests have been made in connection to David’s case. Both Gabriel Schmidt and Shawn Hardy (pictured below) are wanted for questioning.
Schimidt and Hardy have criminal records for traffic violations, and Schimidt had Temporary Restraining orders against him back in 2015.
Appearance
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander male with partially grey hair and brown eyes. David stands 5’11 tall and weighs 180 pounds.
Clothing & Accessories:
David was last seen wearing a blue sleeveless t-shirt, dark shorts, and beige work boots.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of David Pukahi please contact the Honolulu Police Department at (808) 529-3111, or Crime Stoppers at (808) 955-8300. Tips can also be submitted online.
Agency case number 15-187075.
Resources & Further Information
David Lane Pukahi – NamUs
Police Ask For Public’s Help in Locating Two Men Related to Kidnapping – KHON
HPD: Missing Haluula Man Was Kidnapped, Looking For Two Men – Hawaii News Now
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