BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing teenager.

According to the BPD, 17-year-old Katlyn Kinoshita was last seen on July 4th at 3:30 a.m., in the 3800 block of Monitor Street. She is considered at risk due to a medical condition.

Kinoshita is described as a white female about 5'9" and weighing about 160 lbs. She has brown hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing a grey shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

Kinoshita may be in the company of a Hispanic man about 25 to 30 years old, and standing around 6'. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and occupying a black two-door sedan.

Anyone with information regarding Kinoshita’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (661)
327-7111.