BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a man who was last seen on Saturday, Oct. 3.
BPD said the man, Michael Francel, is considered at-risk due to a mental health condition.
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The department said when Francel was last seen on Saturday, it was around 3 p.m. in the 3300 block of El Encanto Court in northern Bakersfield.
Law enforcement is describing Francel as being 5 feet and 8 inches tall, about 178 pounds with gray hair and blue eyes. BPD said he also has a gray mustache and beard.
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BPD said he is also likely occupying a red bicycle.
Anyone with information about Francel’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.
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