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MISSING: Richard Fitzgerald, 17

Richard Fitzgerald was last seen on October 31 at roundy 1:30 p.m., in the 3000 block of Pecangrove Drive.
Richard Fitzgerald, 17
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for help in finding a missing at-risk teenager.

Richard Fitzgerald was last seen on October 31 at around 1:30 p.m., in the 3000 block of Pecangrove Drive. He is considered at risk due to no prior history of running away.

The 17-year-old is described as white, standing 5’ 6” tall, and weighing about 130 pounds. He has brown hair, Brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a red “Champion” sweater, blue jeans, and brown boots.

Anyone with information regarding Fitzgerald’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.



National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

State of California Missing Person Database

Bakersfield, CA

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