Thu, May 28, 2026 at 6:37 PM UTC
Man allegedly broke into middle school, stole several fundraiser items: Bakersfield PD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man who allegedly stole fundraising event items after breaking into a middle school classroom.
At around 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, the suspect forced entry into a classroom at the Paul L. Cato Middle School at 4115 Vineland Rd., according to police.
The suspect allegedly stole numerous items for an upcoming fundraising event.
Photo courtesy of the Bakersfield Police Department
Investigators described the suspect as a man wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call Detective J. King at 661-326-3907 or the police department at 661-327-7111.
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