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FOUND: Louise Bartley, 76

According to the Kern County Sheriff's Office, Louise Bartley was found on Wednesday at around 1:30 p.m. by KCSO's air unit.
MISSING: Louise Bartley, 76
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UPDATE: According to the Kern County Sheriff's Office, Louise Bartley was found on Wednesday at around 1:30 p.m. by KCSO's air unit. She was found in a dry riverbed about a mile and a half from her home. She had fallen and sustained "moderate injuries." She was disoriented and was unable to get up and walk.

Bartley was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.


The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing at-risk adult.

Louise Bartley was last seen on October 17th at approximately 6:20 p.m. leaving her residence in the area of Holt Street and Oak Creek Road in Mojave.

Bartley is a white female standing 5'3" tall and weighing about 125 lbs. She was last seen wearing a light-colored top and dark-colored pants.

Bartley is considered at risk due to having dementia and is requiring medication for her symptoms.

If anyone has information regarding Bartley’s whereabouts, they are asked to call the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness Line at 661-322-4040



National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

State of California Missing Person Database

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