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Kern County Sheriff's Office - Public Information Officer
Wednesday February 4th, 2026 :: 09:35 a.m. PST

Advisory

WANTED: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED

WANTED: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED FOR SUSPECT OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A MINOR

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a sexual assault on a minor that occurred in the community of Lamont.

On December 8, 2025, a juvenile female was walking home from her bus stop near the intersection of Buena Vista Boulevard and Weedpatch Highway when she was approached by an unknown adult male. The suspect, described as a white male, with tattoos covering both arms, was driving a white, four-door work truck and asked the victim if she needed a ride. The suspect subsequently followed the victim and sexually assaulted her.

Suspect Description:
Adult White male
Both arms covered in tattoos

Vehicle Description:
White, four-door service/work truck
Equipped with a utility rack and tool drawers

Anyone with information is asked to call the Kern County Sheriff's Office at (661)861-3110 or Kern Secret Witness at (661)322-4040.

Address/Location
Kern County Sheriff's Office - Public Information Officer
1350 Norris Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-861-3110

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