Kern County authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a sexual assault on a minor reported in the community of Lamont, the sheriff’s office said. (Kern County SO)
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The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a sexual assault on a minor that authorities say occurred in the community of Lamont.
According to the sheriff’s office, a juvenile female was walking home from her bus stop near the intersection of Buena Vista Boulevard and Weedpatch Highway on Dec. 8, 2025, when she was approached by an unknown adult male.
Investigators said the man, 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 then followed the victim and sexually assaulted her, the sheriff’s office said.
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Authorities released a composite sketch of the suspect and an image of a vehicle described as a white, four-door service or work truck equipped with a utility rack and tool drawers.
The case is listed under number 2025-00159251.
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
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