Bakersfield Police Seek Help Finding Multiple At-Risk Missing Persons

Multiple at-risk individuals have gone missing in California, prompting police and communities to seek public assistance. In Bakersfield, police are searching for 2-year-old Kiara Hernandez, reportedly abducted by her mother, Karen Hernandez, as well as 67-year-old Josefina Ramirez who has a medical condition, 37-year-old Adrean Ayala with mental health concerns, and 17-year-old Cason Hutchins, a first-time runaway. Meanwhile, in Fremont, family and community members have launched a fundraiser aiming to raise $45,000 to aid in the search for 16-year-old Katie Hong, who has been missing since late July. The fundraiser intends to cover costs including private investigators, legal and counseling services, and support for Katie's younger sister. Authorities urge anyone with information about these missing individuals to contact their respective police departments immediately. These coordinated efforts highlight the urgency and community solidarity in locating vulnerable missing persons.