Missing Teen Found Safe in Bakersfield | Bakersfield News

A missing 16-year-old teen from Bakersfield, Samuel Matthew Lara, has been found safe after going missing on July 13th. Last seen on South Tulare Street, he was described as 5’4”, 180 lbs, with brown hair and eyes, wearing a black jacket, gray shirt, black pants, and a black backpack. His disappearance raised alarms due to his first-time runaway status and underlying medical conditions. The community rallied, and police confirmed his safe return on Monday — though details remain limited. Families and neighbors can finally breathe easy, thanks to the combined efforts of law enforcement and the public. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/278d09dab270454f