Police search for missing Morro Bay teenager. Have you seen him?

Sadie Dittenber

December 13, 2024 at 3:41 p.m.·1 min read

Daniel Tovar, 14, was reported missing from Morro Bay on Oct. 16, 2024.

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a Morro Bay teenager who’s been missing for almost two months.

Daniel Tovar, 14, was reported missing to the police by his father on Oct. 17, according to a Morro Bay Police Department news release.

The teenager was last seen on Oct. 16 in Morro Bay and police believe he is possibly in San Luis Obispo County. He has been avoiding his family and law enforcement, the release said.

Tovar is 5-foot-7 and 135 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He has a chipped front right tooth.

The teen was last seen wearing a brown T-shirt, blue jeans and black Nike shoes.

Anyone with information about Tovar’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Morro Bay police at 805-772-6225 or Det. Christian Galaz at 805-772-6229.

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