Police search for 3 missing children all believed to be together in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Police are asking for the public’s assistance locating three missing juveniles in Bakersfield.

Bakersfield police are searching for 6-year-old Valarie Hawkins, 9-year-old Hilario Hawkins and 17-year-old Cameren Mendoza, who have been missing since Oct. 5. The children are believed to be together and were last seen in the Bakersfield area.

Police describe Valarie to be 3 feet tall and 50 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Hilario is 4 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 100 pounds. Police say he has brown hair and brown eyes.

Mendoza is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. Police say he has brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information regarding the children’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact
the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.

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