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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — UPDATE: Matthew Palafox has been located, uninjured, and returned to his parents.
The Bakersfield Police Department seeks help finding missing 12-year-old boy.
Matthew Palafox, 12, is considered at risk due to his age and being his first time missing.
Matthew is a Hispanic boy, 5-foot-7-inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen at about 10:30 p.m. Nov. 1st n the 2600 block of Buddy Drive.
Matthew was last seen wearing a white hooded zipped sweater and black sweatpants and carrying a Swiss backpack.
Anyone with information should call BPD at 661-327-7111.
