UPDATE (May 22, 2017 4:45 p.m.): The subject in this incident was identified. The investigation is ongoing.

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The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying and locating a subject who is wanted for questioning related to an annoying a juvenile incident.

On May 5, 2017 at 8:50 p.m., the subject in the attached photograph was standing in the 9600 block of Brimhall Road when an adult female offered to give the subject a ride in her vehicle.

Once inside the vehicle, the subject inappropriately touched a 10 year old female juvenile on the arm and stomach. The subject was directed to exit the vehicle in the 4200 block of Coffee Road, at which time the mother of the juvenile fled the area and contacted the Bakersfield Police Department. The subject is described as a:

White male, 60-65 years of age, with grey hair.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation, or the identity of the subject is asked to call Detective Lance O’Nesky (661) 326-3275, or the Bakersfield Police Department (661) 327-7111.