Victor Yao, a 15-year-old boy, was last seen on October 17, 2025, in Santa Clara, California. He was reported missing after being seen at about 8:00 p.m. in the 3000 block of Warburton Avenue. Descriptions of his clothing differ: one account says he was wearing a white t-shirt, dark gray sweatpants and slippers; another says a yellow hoodie, dark gray sweatpants and gray slippers.

Victor is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, about 150 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes and a birthmark on his lower left back. He may be carrying a backpack and a tent and might also have a second dark blue backpack. The Santa Clara Police Department has asked the public for help locating this at-risk teen; his case is listed with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Polly Klaas Foundation.

If anyone saw Victor on October 17 or has information about where he might be now, please contact the Santa Clara Police Department by calling 911.