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UPDATE: 12-year-old boy found safe after going missing multiple times

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Updated on September 5, 2023 at 3:42 a.m.

According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, 12-year-old David Ortega has once again been located and is now safe.

Updated on September 4, 2023 at 9:55 p.m.

12-year-old, David Ortega went missing on Sept. 2, was found and is missing again.

He was last seen near North Pantano Road and East Wrightstown Road around 2 p.m. on Sept. 4.

Anyone with information, contact 911.

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Public Information Officer Deputy Adam Schoonover shared some good news with KGUN 9 Saturday evening.

He says David Ortega was found uninjured and is safe.

ORIGINAL STORY AT 5:36 p.m.

The Pima County Sheriff's Department is looking for a missing, vulnerable 12-year-old boy who was last seen near East Catalina Highway and East Tanque Verde Road around 2 p.m.

His name is David Ortega.

He is described as:

  • 4'06"
  • 90-100 pounds
  • Black hair
  • Brown eyed

He was last seen wearing a dark colored shirt, black shorts and dark colored shoes.

Anyone with information on David's location is asked to call 911.

Lauren is originally from Baltimore, Maryland but relocated to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona, where she studied Political Science and International Relations. Share your story ideas and important issues with Lauren by emailing lauren.borelli@kgun9.com.