Crime & Safety

Two Months After Her Abduction, There's Still No Sign Of Pearl Pinson

Pearl Pinson was abducted on her way to school in Vallejo two months ago, and hasn't been seen since. Investigators say they need your help.

VALLEJO, CA - A prayer vigil held this week solemnly marked two months since the disappearance of 15-year-old Pearl Pinson from a Vallejo road over-crossing.

According to Solano County Sheriff's detectives, there have been no confirmed sightings of Pinson since she was abducted in late May. The Sheriff's office is continuing to ask for the public's help in providing new leads in the case.

On May 25, investigators say Pearl Pinson was abducted on her way to school. She was last seen being dragged away from a I-780 pedestrian over-crossing in Vallejo by the dead suspect in the case, 19-year old Fernando Castro, just before 7 a.m.

Find out what's happening in Beniciawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

A witness reported seeing a Hispanic man with a gun allegedly pulling a white female, who was bleeding and yelling for help, on the over-crossing, according to sheriff's spokesperson Christine Castillo.


Detectives say the suspect, Fernando Castro, was driving a 1997 gold Saturn 4-door.

Find out what's happening in Beniciawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

That car was seen on the following traffic cameras the following morning, some 26-hours later:

  • 5/26/16 Car seen westbound I-580 Richmond-San Rafael Bridge at 9:13am
  • 5/26/16 Car seen near Sir Frances Drake Blvd in Marin County at 9:20am
  • 5/26/16 Car seen southbound 101 Golden Gate Bridge at 9:35am
  • 5/26/16 Car was spotted during the Amber Alert in Central California, where the suspect was involved in a pursuit and two shootings in which he was killed. Pearl Pinson was not in the car.

Solano County detectives say they have followed up on numerous tips in the case but are continuing to ask for the public's help.

The investigation into finding Pearl remains active, and the Amber Alert notice remains.

Authorities say the Pearl Pinson tip-line remains open at 707-784-1963.

Investigators ask you to call with any information you may have. "Someone saw something. Help us find Pearl and bring her home," they say.

Also on Patch:

-images via Vallejo police, Solano County Sheriff's office


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to [email protected].