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20-year-old Thousand Palms man missing since Friday

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) - A 20-year-old Thousand Palms man has been reported missing. Family said Derek Gillum was last seen leaving his residence on La Canada Way in Thousand Palms Friday at around 10:30 p.m.

Gaillum is described as six feet tall, weighing about 155 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, brown khaki pants, a blue Dodger hat turned backwards with black Vans.

Photo taken Friday night (8/29/25)

Family told News Channel 3 he was last seen getting into white PT Cruiser.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is investigating the disappearance. If you have any information call the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station at 760-836-1600.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.

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