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Missing 14-Year-Old Boy From Stafford County Sought: Police

Police in Stafford County are asking for the public's help finding a missing 14-year-old boy who ran away from home.

Police in Stafford County are asking for the public's help finding a missing 14-year-old boy who ran away from home.
Police in Stafford County are asking for the public's help finding a missing 14-year-old boy who ran away from home. (Photo courtesy of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. )

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A 14-year-old boy is missing after he ran away from home, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Now, police are asking for the public's assistance finding him.

Authorities identified the missing boy as Jesus Cortez Gomez. Police said he is about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.

Photo courtesy of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office

Anyone with more information on his whereabouts can contact the sheriff's office at 540-658-4400.

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