BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Three people suspected of operating as a serial retail theft crew were arrested this month, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.
On Feb. 18, BPD’s Organized Retail Theft Unit arrested Miguel Nava, 41, Vanessa Barrera-Bucio, 23 and Maylysa McMann, 26 and booked them into Kern County Jail.
All three were arrested in the 6500 block of Colony Street right after allegedly stealing from a Lowe’s store.
They were arrested on suspicion of robbery, grand theft, organized retail theft and shoplifting, according to police.
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Nava, Barrera-Bucio and McMann are suspected of being involved in at least 12 separate thefts, resulting in a loss of $19,875.03 to local retailers, officials said.
The investigation into the group began in August of 2025 after multiple retailers — including Big 5, Home Depot, Tractor Supply and Lowe’s — were targeted, according to investigators.
Only Nava is listed as in custody, according to booking records.
Business owners can contact the Community Relations Unit at 661-326-3053 to learn more about theft prevention and partner with BPD’s ORT Unit.
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