Authorities in the town of Adelanto are currently seeking assistance from the public after a young woman was found wandering the streets near Mojave Drive and US Hwy 395 on the afternoon of Saturday, June 28th. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department received a call around 4:30 p.m. regarding a female pedestrian who seemed disoriented and was non-verbal when approached; deputies initially believed she was a minor and for her safety, she was temporarily placed under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), as reported in a Nixle alert published the following day.
After further assessment, the DCFS concluded that she is likely between 18 and 22 years old, stands at 5’5”, and weighs approximately 135 lbs., she is thought to be Hispanic with black hair and brown eyes, but as of now her identity remains unknown, prompting deputies to reach out to the community for any details that could aid in reuniting her with her family or guardians. The young woman's photograph and a description have been disseminated with hopes that recognition might strike a chord in someone's memory, the source of this information being the aforementioned Nixle notification.
An appeal is made to anyone who might know of the young woman's name, date of birth, or home address, as this information could be pivotal in ensuring her safe return home or to any appropriate supportive environment that may be awaiting her. The unknown woman's predicament highlights not only the inherent vulnerability that accompanies loss of identity but also the shared responsibility of a community to safeguard its members, especially those unable to advocate for themselves.
Community members with any information about this individual are urged to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 760-956-5001.
