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Modesto police ask public's help in finding missing children

Payten Burnett and David Portillo
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The Modesto Police Department is asking for the public's help locating two missing children.

According to a post on Facebook, 12-year-old Payten Burnett and 13-year-old David Portillo were last seen after being dropped off at Roosevelt Junior High in Modesto the morning of February 19th. Neither reported to any classes and are believed to have left school together.

If you have seen Burnett or Portillo or may have information about their disappearance, please contact the Modesto Police Department at 209-552-2470.

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