Coverage dated September 27, 2026 to September 28, 2026

Manhunt underway in California for sexually violent predator who removed GPS monitor

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Authorities in California are searching for a convicted child sex offender who allegedly removed his GPS monitor and disappeared while on conditional release. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office said early Friday morning they received a "Tamper Mode" alert from the GPS monitoring device of 69-year…

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Times Of San Diego
Officials continue searching for sexually violent predator last seen in Rancho Bernardo (opens Times Of San Diego)
Published Sep 27, 2026
Times Of San Diego's feed description
Merle Wakefield was wearing a GPS device Friday while at work in Rancho Bernardo when it alerted authorities that it was in "tamper mode."
New York Post
Police hunt sexually violent predator who vanished after GPS ‘tamper mode’ alert (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 28, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Liberty Healthcare found the tracking device removed at a Rancho Bernardo worksite, with Wakefield gone since Friday.
Foxla
Manhunt underway in California for sexually violent predator who removed GPS monitor (opens Foxla)
Published Sep 28, 2026
Foxla's feed description
Authorities in California are searching for a convicted child sex offender who allegedly removed his GPS monitor and disappeared while on conditional release. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office said early Friday morning they received a "Tamper Mode" alert from the GPS monitoring device of 69-year…