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🚨 AT-RISK MISSING JUVENILE 🚨

BEAUMONT, Calif. — The Beaumont Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an at-risk missing juvenile.

Police say 14-year-old James Valdepena was last seen around 9:00 p.m. on January 4, 2026, in the area of Nighthawk Place and Ivy Lane in the City of Beaumont.

James is described as a Hispanic and Filipino male, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing about 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He has braces. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and slides.

Authorities say James is believed to have left the area willfully, but due to his age, he is considered at risk.

Anyone who has seen James or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately. Tips can also be reported to the Beaumont Police Department’s non-emergency line at 951-769-8500 or anonymously by email at [email protected].

Police are encouraging the community to share the information to help bring James home safely.