NewsLocal News

Actions

Bakersfield boy found after going missing Friday afternoon

Posted
and last updated

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Officials say a 12-year-old Bakersfield boy missing since Friday afternoon has been found.

The Bakersfield Police Department said Samuel Delacruz has been reunited with his family after running away for unknown reasons.

BPD said Delacruz went missing from the 3700 block of Canadian Street Friday around noon time.

It is unclear who located the boy or if he returned on his own will.

BPD thanks the community for their assistance.

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Friday

01/16/2026

Foggy

-° / 42°

8%

Saturday

01/17/2026

Fog Late

65° / 44°

6%

Sunday

01/18/2026

Partly Cloudy

63° / 42°

7%

Monday

01/19/2026

Mostly Clear

63° / 42°

3%

Tuesday

01/20/2026

Mostly Clear

66° / 43°

3%

Wednesday

01/21/2026

Partly Cloudy

65° / 44°

3%

Thursday

01/22/2026

Partly Cloudy

65° / 43°

17%

Friday

01/23/2026

Partly Cloudy

63° / 43°

14%