BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police arrested six suspects during a suppression operation targeting organized retail theft, saying the suspects are repeat offenders tied to multiple cases across several major retailers.
The Bakersfield Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft unit coordinated the operation on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. Police said the arrests involved multiple retail thefts with a combined financial impact to retailers totaling $15,338.20.
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Police arrested Sonny Cardoza, 46, on multiple charges, including grand theft, organized retail theft, shoplifting and possession of stolen property. Police said Cardoza is responsible for 18 theft cases involving Lowe’s, Target, JCPenney and Tractor Supply.
Anthony Carbone, 42, was arrested on charges including grand theft, organized retail theft and conspiracy. Police said his cases involved four thefts from Marshalls and TJ Maxx.
Rafael Gillopez, 39, and Monique Yniguez, 40, were both arrested for theft in 10 cases involving multiple local Lowe’s locations. Their charges include grand theft, organized retail theft, conspiracy, burglary and shoplifting.
Kyle Ridge, 27, was arrested in connection with eight theft-related incidents involving multiple local Lowe’s stores. Police said he was charged with grand theft, organized retail theft and possession of a controlled substance.
Nicholas Ayala, 31, was arrested for active felony warrants.
Police said the Organized Retail Theft unit has partnered with local retail locations since its inception in 2023 to combat organized retail theft, recover stolen property and arrest those responsible in the Bakersfield community.
Business owners interested in learning more about theft prevention and partnering with the unit can contact the Bakersfield Police Department’s Community Relations Unit at (661) 326-3053.