BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man allegedly involved in a sexual battery investigation on Chester Avenue.

Police said on Thursday, March 19th, 2026, the suspect allegedly sexually battered the victim in the 200 block of Chester Avenue, near 2nd Street.

The suspect is described as a man in his late 30’s to early 40’s, 5’10” tall, 215 pounds with a heavy build and short black hair.

He was last seen wearing a dark blue T-shirt, dark shorts, and white/ tan shoes.

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The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man allegedly involved in a sexual battery investigation on Chester Avenue. PHOTO: BPD

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Detective W. Vining at 661-326-3592 or the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.