CHICO, Calif. - The Chico Police Department announced that the missing juveniles, Jovian and Atlas Kirkendall, have been found safe.

They were located Friday evening by officers with the California Highway Patrol in the Natomas area of Northern California.

A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with their disappearance.

The department expressed gratitude for the public's help, as well as the media and law enforcement partners, throughout the investigation.

Anyone with more information about the arrest or the case is encouraged to contact the Chico Police Department at (530) 897-4911.

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