A young girl reported missing Saturday evening was found safe on Sunday, according to Kern County sheriff’s officials. The authorities confirmed her recovery to KTLA. No further details were immediately released.
Authorities and family sought public help to find the missing 10-year-old before she was safely located.
The 10-year-old was last seen in Valley Acres around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office reported. The small town lies about 30 miles from Bakersfield. Authorities issued a missing person bulletin with these details.
The missing girl was described as a 5’1″, 100-pound white female with blonde hair and blue eyes. Authorities shared these identifying features to aid in her search.
Officials confirmed the girl was found safe in Elk Grove but released no further details about her disappearance. The investigation remains ongoing.
Officials thanked Kern and Elk Grove communities for spreading awareness to help find the girl. “Your efforts made her safe recovery possible,” they added.
