Bakersfield police searching for missing at-risk 12-year-old

Tue, May 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM UTC

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking the community’s help in searching for a 12-year-old who went missing Monday.

Jose Holguin was last seen Monday at 4 p.m. in the 10300 block of Golden Square Avenue, according to BPD.

Holguin is 5 feet, 3 inches, 104 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue shirt and blue jeans.

Holguin is considered at-risk due to no prior history of running away.

Anyone with information on Holguin’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact BPD at 661-327-7111.