Teen, 15, Missing for Two Weeks from Yucca Valley, Believed to Have Traveled to Long Beach

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is seeking the public's assistance in locating missing teen, Gabriel Buerkens.

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Gabriel Loh Buerkens

Gabriel, 15, went missing from his home in Yucca Valley, California on March 16, 2024. He is described as 5'8" and weighs 140 lbs. and has brown eyes with brown hair. Gabriel hasn't been seen or heard in over two weeks, raising serious concerns for his safety. He is believed to have traveled to the Long Beach, California.

Last week, Gabriel was featured on the Ring's Neighbors app which has a partnership with NCMEC to increase awareness of missing children and bring them home. This feature reaches millions of users, providing real-time assistance in locating missing children.

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Gabriel Loh Buerkens

If you have any information about Gabriel or his disappearance, please contact NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (California) at 1-909-387-8313.