UPDATE — The Family of Non-Verbal Child Found in Adelanto Contacted Sheriff’s Department

UPDATE 12/8 — On December 6, 2025 the family of the found child contacted the Sheriff’s Department. 
The Adelanto Station thanks the community for their assistance.

This is a good opportunity to remind those with family members who are in need, of our Safe Return Program. See more information here. Safe Return Program – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department

ADELANTO, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify a non-verbal child found walking alone in Adelanto on Saturday afternoon.

According to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to the area of Jonathan Street and Villa Road at approximately 1:50 p.m. on December 6, 2025. There, they located a female child believed to be around 8 years old.

The child is described as a Black female juvenile, approximately 4 feet 2 inches tall, weighing about 80 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

At the time she was found, she was wearing a teal “GAP” t-shirt and white underwear. She had no shoes or socks and was unable to speak.

Due to the child being non-verbal and unable to provide any identifying information, authorities are seeking assistance from the community in identifying her and locating her family.

Anyone with information regarding this child’s identity, including her name, date of birth, or address, is urged to contact Sheriff’s Dispatch at 760-956-5001.

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