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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a missing child who is considered at risk due to her age.
Ten-year-old Vanessa Martin was last seen Thursday at about 4:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Espee Street.
Vanessa is 5' 5" tall and weighs 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a red sweatshirt, black sweat pants, red shoes and a purple scarf.
Anyone with information about Vanessa's whereabouts is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.
