Big Island police have renewed their request for the public's help in finding a16-year-old Kailua-Kona boy who was reported missing in November.

Cesar Silva failed to return home Nov. 28, police said. He is described as Hispanic, about 5-foot-8, 155 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen in the Kailua-Kona area.

Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call Officer Robert Sakata at 326-4646, extension 276, or the Police Department's non-emergency line at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.