UPDATE: Tobias was located safe and has been returned to his family.
VICTORVILLE, CA. – Authorities are asking for the public’s help to locate a 13-year-old missing boy.
Tobias Justin Chilton was last seen riding his bicycle on Mimi Road near Luna Road on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at around 1:45 p.m. He had told his father that he was going for a ride around their neighborhood. Around 30 minutes later his father attempted to locate him but he did not return. His father then went out looking for him but only found his bicycle a couple of blocks away from their home on Luna Road. He called the sheriff’s dispatch to report his son missing.
Deputies began an investigation into the whereabouts of Tobias. Investigation revealed only that a family member may have picked Tobias up at the location and dropped him off at Hook Park. Deputies searched on ground using patrol vehicles and a K-9 Unit. They also searched by air to no avail. None of his friends or family have seen him.
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Tobias is described as a 13-year old white male, 5’02” tall, approximately 120lbs with blonde hair, and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, blue pajama pants, a black beanie, and white shoes.
Anyone with information about Tobias’ whereabouts is asked to contact Detective C. Crosswhite at the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
