Crime & Safety

Authorities Looking for Missing Spring Valley Youth

William Patrick Gear, 12, is described as white, with hazel eyes and blonde hair. He is about 4'-4" and weighs about 90 lbs. He was last seen wearing a gray, purple and white plaid flannel over a black t-shirt; skinny blue jeans; black, white

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department wants your help in finding a missing juvenile. Twelve-year-old William Patrick Gear Junior left his Spring Valley home in the 8700 block of Ildica Street around 8:15 Monday morning.

He was on his way to La Presa Middle School on his blue BMX bicycle, but never arrived on campus. Gear has no history of running away or any medical issues and has never missed a day in school.

Gear is described as a white male, with hazel eyes and blonde hair. He is about 4'-4" and weighs approximately 90 lbs.

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Gear was last seen wearing a gray, purple and white plaid flannel over a black t-shirt; skinny blue jeans; black, white and gray shoes and a black backpack.

If you see Gear, please call the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. REFER TO: San Diego Sheriff’s Missing Person Case #12154714

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