California Police Ask for Help in Finding Abducted Pearl Pinson

In a statement, the sheriff’s office said that information found on Castro’s cell phone during a search of his car, led investigators to believe Pearl may be in the Jenner, California, area, but an extensive search of the area turned up nothing.
California Police Ask for Help in Finding Abducted Pearl Pinson
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As the Solano County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the abduction and missing persons case of 15-year-old Pearl Pinson, they’re asking for the public’s help.

Investigators are asking both witnesses and businesses within the Bay Area to come forward with information. Businesses are asked to check surveillance cameras from 7 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on May 25 for any sign of the suspect, Fernando Castro, or his car, a gold 1997 4-door Saturn.

The suspect in the missing persons case of 15-year-old Pearl Pinson, Fernando Castro, was seen driving this gold Saturn. The Solano County Sheriff's Office is asking businesses to check their surveillance footage from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on May 25. (Solano County Sheriff's Office photo)
The suspect in the missing persons case of 15-year-old Pearl Pinson, Fernando Castro, was seen driving this gold Saturn. The Solano County Sheriff's Office is asking businesses to check their surveillance footage from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on May 25. Solano County Sheriff's Office photo

They are also are asking that people remain vigilant for Pinson’s green and purple Joker backpack, like the one pictured below.

In a statement, the sheriff’s office said the information found on Castro’s cell phone during a search of his car led investigators to believe Pearl may be in the Jenner area, but an extensive search of the area turned up nothing.

Pinson is believed to have been carrying a backpack similar to this one at the time of her abduction. (Solano County Sheriff's Office photo)
Pinson is believed to have been carrying a backpack similar to this one at the time of her abduction. Solano County Sheriff's Office photo