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Missing 13-year-old, at-risk Hayward boy found safe

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Update, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday: Missing Hayward boy Brandon Gonzalez, 13, was found safe and reunited with his family, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.


Authorities in Alameda County are asking the public for help finding an at-risk 13-year-old Hayward boy who went missing Tuesday afternoon, the county sheriff's office said.

Brandon Gonzalez, who has the mental capacity of a 7-year-old, was last seen at about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday leaving his home on Bunny Court in Hayward, the sheriff's office said.

Brandon is 4 feet, 6 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a black "Champion" brand T-shirt and cam pants, the sheriff's office said.

He was riding a black scooter with green handlebars and light-up wheels.

Anyone who sees or finds Brandon should contact the Alameda County Sheriff's Office at 510-667-7721.

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