BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the community’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a theft investigation.

BPD said on Wednesday, Oct. 21, the suspect was caught on video footage after midnight appearing to steal a plastic storage tote containing $1,500 worth of items.

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Police said the items were stolen from an unlocked vehicle on the 10200 block of Pepperwood Drive.

Law enforcement is describing the suspect as a male in his 20s, with an average build, according to a photo shared by BPD.

Photo courtesy of the Bakersfield Police Department

Photo courtesy of the Bakersfield Police Department

BPD said the suspect was wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans during the theft.

Anyone with information about the suspect or the theft is urged to call BPD’s Detective S. Mayberry at 661-326-3567 or the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.

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