UPDATED: Missing Juvenile Located 
SMPD24-0004460
UPDATE at 0455am hours: At approximately 0451 hours, the Santa Maria Police Department was advised that Manuel Torres has returned home. At this time, no further assistance is required and Manuel has been confirmed to be returned to his family.
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ORIGINAL: The Santa Maria Police Department is asking for the public's assistance with locating 12-year-old missing juvenile, Manuel Torres. Manuel was last seen by family on the evening of March 19, 2024 in the 600 block of W. Hermosa Ave.
He is described as a Hispanic male juvenile, about 4' 11" in height, weighing about 125 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black "Cookies" or "Pro Club" brand hooded sweater and gray "Dickies" brand pants with black-and-white shoes.
An image of Manuel has been attached.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Communications Center 24 hours per day at (805) 928-3781 ext. 2277.
Prepared by:
Sergeant A. Ricker, Santa Maria Police Department
Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781
