UPDATE: Missing Santa Cruz boy found safe

UPDATE: 1/30/2019 10:38 a.m. A 12-year-old boy reported missing from his Santa Cruz home was found safe, according to Santa Cruz police.

Felipe Romero-Vega went missing from his home on Morrisey Blvd around 5:45 a.m. Wednesday. Police told KION Vega is back with his family unharmed.

No further details at this time.

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The Santa Cruz Police Department needs the public’s help finding a missing child.

According to police, 12-year-old Felipe Romero-Vega was last seen at 133 Morrisey Blvd. around 5:45 a.m. Wednesday (Jan. 30).

“(Vega) Last seen at home in bed by parents,” said SCPD.

Vega is described as a Hispanic boy, about 5’6″ with brown eyes and brown hair. It’s unclear what the boy was wearing at the time of his disappearance but police said he may be barefoot.

If you have information that can help locate Felipe Romero-Vega, please call 911 or contact the police.