The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a
missing juvenile. Ricardo Vera was last seen in the 3100 block of Hughes Lane on December
25, 2024, at approximately 11:05 PM. Vera is considered at-risk due to age and first time
reported missing. Vera is described as an Hispanic male, 15 years old, 5’07” tall, 130 pounds, brown eyes, brown hair, blue hooded sweater, black sweatpants, black shoes. Anyone with information regarding Vera’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111