BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A missing 9-year-old off-road rider in the Wagon Wheel area, east of Ridgecrest, was safely found after a search by multiple agencies and community members.
The Ridgecrest Police Department said on Saturday, March 28, officers were notified of a missing 9-year-old off-road motorcycle rider in the Wagon Wheel area of San Bernardino County, just east of Ridgecrest.
Police said officers with drones and off-road vehicles responded to assist the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, who was actively searching the area with their helicopter.
According to police, during the search, officers saw several local off-road enthusiasts who self-deployed to help locate the missing child.
In a social media post, it said, “This speaks volumes about the strength of our community.”
Police said the boy was found and was reunited with his parents.
“This incident is a powerful reminder of the kind of community we live in—one that comes together in times of need,” said in the post. Ridgecrest police thanked those who helped with the search.