Who are Orrin and Orson West?
The West brothers are the adopted sons of Trezell and Jacqueline West. Orrin is 4, and Orson is 3. The couple say they began fostering Orrin and Orson in 2018 and officially completed the adoption process in 2019. They also have four other children, two of whom are adopted and two more that are biological, who were taken into protective custody after the boys’ disappearance.
Both boys are about 3 feet tall and weigh around 40 pounds. They were last seen wearing black sweaters and dark-colored sweatpants.
When did they go missing?
The boys were reported missing by the Wests on the evening of Dec. 21, 2020.
According to Trezell West, Orrin and Orson were playing outside their home at 10717 Aspen Ave., where they had moved from Bakersfield in September. Jacqueline was inside wrapping Christmas presents, and Trezell said he was outside collecting firewood.
Anyone with information is asked to contact California City police at 760-373-8606.
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It’s been more than a month since two young boys disappeared in this desert community, the mystery of what happened deepening as each day passes without a clue as to their whereabouts.
As of Jan. 26, police had not named any suspects. Both local and federal authorities are involved. Few details have been released.
While many questions remain unanswered as the search continues for brothers Orson West, 3, and Orrin West, 4, there are some things that have been confirmed through law enforcement and family.
Brothers Orson and Orrin West — ages 3 and 4, respectively — have been missing since Dec. 21, when their adopted parents reported their disappearance.
The reward for information on the two missing boys now totals $100,000. Both boys are about 3 feet tall and weigh around 40 pounds. They were last seen wearing black sweaters and dark-colored sweatpants, according to police.
Thoughts and prayers!