LAMONT, Calif. (KERO) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man suspected of sexually assaulting a minor in Lamont.
Authorities say the incident occurred on December 8, 2024, near the intersection of Buena Vista Boulevard and Weedpatch Highway. A girl, whose age has not been released, was walking home from her bus stop when she was approached by an unknown man.
The suspect is described as a white man with tattoos covering both arms. He was driving a white four-door work truck equipped with a utility rack and tool drawers.
According to KCSO, the suspect asked the victim if she needed a ride, then followed her and sexually assaulted her.
Anyone with information is asked to call KCSO at 661-861-3110 or Kern Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.
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