BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help with finding a missing 16-year-old boy.

Police said Jonah Padilla was last seen on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 8:20 p.m., in the 9500 block of Colfax Court, near Rosedale Highway and Calloway Drive.

Jonah is described as Hispanic, 5’10” tall, 135 pounds, with brown hair, and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing a black jacket, white shirt, black pants, and white shoes.

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Police said Jonah Padilla was last seen on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 8:20 p.m., in the 9500 block of Colfax Court, near Rosedale Highway and Calloway Drive. PHOTO: BPD

Anyone with information regarding Jonah’s whereabouts is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.