Overview
- The investigation began Oct. 14 after Lompoc Unified reported the child's prolonged absence from an independent-study program.
- Authorities say Ashlee Buzzard is uncooperative and has provided no verified information about her daughter's location or condition.
- Detectives are tracking a rented white Chevrolet Malibu with California plate 9MNG101 that may have carried the pair out of state and has since been returned.
- The FBI is assisting a multi-jurisdictional search, and officials are urging the public to submit tips rather than conduct independent searches.
- A search warrant at the Vandenberg Village home yielded no location leads, and CPS and deputies have made repeated visits as neighbors and relatives organize vigils and outreach.