BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects in a related vandalism and theft case.
BPD said on Wednesday, Sept. 30, around 1:30 a.m., two suspects climbed over onto the roof of a TJ Maxx store located at 4312 Ming Ave.
Law enforcement said the suspects then removed and stole a section of copper pipe, which resulted in “thousands of dollars in damage.”
BPD is describing one of the suspects as a male, who was wearing a white full-brim hat, a black long-sleeved shirt, dark pants and white shoes. They said he was riding a blue beach cruiser-style bike.
The department is describing the other suspect also as a male, who was wearing a black hoodie, long gray shorts and dark shoes. BPD said he was also riding a bicycle.
BPD is asking for anyone with information about the theft or the suspects to call BPD’s Detective Price at 661-326-3461 or the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.
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