UPDATE, 11/15: Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office press release:

On 11-15-2013, approximately 1:00 p.m. Michael Gabriel’s mother called Hoopa Tribal Police and reported he returned home. A Hoopa Tribal Police Officer responded to Gabriel’s residence and met with Michael and his parents. Michael was in good health and had voluntarily left his residence.

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Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office press release: 

On 11-13-2013, at approximately 10:40 a.m. the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing 13 year old male. Family and school officials reported Michael James Gabriel 13 years old has been missing since November 8, 2013. He was last seen leaving home in Hoopa. He is possibly staying in the McKinleyville area. Due to his age he is considered a high risk missing juvenile. The Sheriff’s Office would appreciate the public’s help in locating Michael. 

Michael James Gabriel is described as follows: Native American, 13 years old, 5’ 3” tall, approximately 115 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes

Anyone with information for the Sheriffs Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriffs Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriffs Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.