Police looking for man who showed knife after arguing with employees at Rosedale Goodwill

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a man accused of showing a knife after arguing with employees at the Goodwill on Rosedale.

Bakersfield police said on January 8, 2026, the suspect was involved in an argument with employees at the Goodwill on Rosedale Highway.

Police said during the argument, the suspect brandished a knife.

The suspect is described as a man in his 30’s with a goatee and tattoo on his left side neck. He was wearing a black sweatshirt, blue pants, a blue beanie, white shoes and carrying a black backpack.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Detective Ko at (661) 326-3541 or the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.