Missing Coachella boy found safe by police, family confirms

Update 12/03/25

Aaron Garcia was found by police, his family told News Channel 3's Shay Lawson.

Original Report 12/02/25

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - Authorities are calling on the community's help to locate a 12-year-old Coachella boy reported missing on Monday.

Aaron Garcia was last seen on the 45900 block of Meritage Lane, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.

He is described as five feet tall, weighing 90 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red shirt, blue jeans, and a silver chain with a silver outlined black cross.

If you have any information, you are urged to call Sheriff's dispatch at 800-950-2444.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.