UPDATE: Julie Vega has been located. No additional information was provided by the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old.
Julie Vega was last seen in the 400 Block of Electra Avenue, on June 14, 2023, at 1:45 a.m. and has not been seen or heard from since. Vega has a history of special needs, diabetic, and other medical complications.
Vega is described as a Hispanic female standing 4' 8" tall and weighing about 100 lbs. Vega has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans, and gray shoes with pink laces.
If anyone has information on VEGA’s whereabouts they are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040. Anonymous text tips can be sent to TIP411 (847411). Just type the keyword “KCSO” prior to the message.