BEAR VALLEY, Calif. -- It was June 13, 2008 when the Bear Valley Springs Association discovered irregular and unusual entries in the system reports.

June 13, 2008 was also the last day Kerry Lee Brandt showed up to work.

Soon after, an audit confirmed numerous forged and altered bank statements and also unauthorized transfers.

According to police, the investigation showed Brandt was the benefactor of over $324,000.

Bear Valley investigators said they have confirmed various locations across the United States that Brandt has been spotted in, from San Diego to New Orleans to a small town in Virginia.

Sgt. David Watts with the Bear Valley Police Department said, "I don’t know if she’s left the state permanently, but we have confirmed different locations across the United States and a lot of places in southern California where she has been contacted.”

And while many leads have been credible, they haven’t been timely, which is proving to be the biggest challenge for police.

Watts said, "The problem is the timing. If we get information and it’s credible, it doesn’t mean it is active, it’s happening now. And lately, that’s been the case, we’re two steps behind.”

Not only do investigators want to find Brandt to bring her to justice, but they are also concerned for the wellbeing of Brandt’s 11-year-old daughter who is with her.

“We don’t have any reason to believe that she would injure her daughter or have any mal-intent toward her," said Watts, "but you can’t be a 100 percent good mom and be looking over your shoulder as a fleeing felon at the same time.”

Police said Brandt’s family is cooperating with the investigation; they also say they are working on getting an active unlawful flight to avoid prosecution warrant, which would involve the FBI in an effort to catch Brandt.

Bear Valley police are also asking for your help.

If you have any information on Brandt or her whereabouts, you are urged to contact their tip line at 661-821-1457.

You may remain anonymous.

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