The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the community’s help to locate a Del Norte County man last known to be in Southern Humboldt County.
Gilberto Bautista Hernandez, age 23, of Smith River, was last in contact with family members on Aug. 27, 2023. Hernandez is believed to have traveled to the Honeydew area to reportedly work on a farm.
Hernandez is described as a Hispanic male, approximately five feet tall, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Hernandez is reportedly missing all of the toes on his right foot.
Anyone who may have seen Hernandez in the Southern Humboldt area or has information about his whereabouts is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.
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