Police seek public’s help to identify suspect in AC unit vandalism and grand theft

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man accused of vandalism and grand theft.

Police said on Sunday, October 11th, 2026, around 7:30 a.m., the suspect vandalized an air conditioning unit before taking out its compressor in the 1000 block of 22nd Street.

The suspect is described as a man wearing a light hat, dark T-shirt, black pants, black shoes with white soles, and a light-colored backpack.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Detective Coronado at (661) 326-3557 or the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.