A young boy and girl ran away from a home in Long Beach Friday and police asked for the public’s help finding them.
According to the Long Beach Police Department, 13-year-old Gabriela Lopez and 11-year-old Eddie Bernal Jr. have a history of running away. They were last seen around 11 a.m. running away from a home in the 4000 block of East 10th Street, police said.
They are presumed to be on foot, without functioning cell phones or tracking devices, and with an unspecified amount of cash.
Gabriela was described as a 5-foot-4 Hispanic girl weighing about 110 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray crop top, blue sweatpants, white Adidas shoes, and a red backpack.
Eddie was described as a 5-foot-4 Hispanic boy weighing about 100 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored shirt, dark blue sweatpants with side pockets, and red or black Nike Jordan shoes.
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts was urged to contact the LBPD Missing Person Detail at 562-570-7246 or 562-435-6711. Tipsters who choose to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.