BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man accused of stealing from several businesses on Mount Vernon Avenue.

Police said businesses include Home Depot, Lowe’s, and PetSmart.

According to police, on Sunday, November 9th, 2025, at around 10:45 a.m., the man went inside the Home Depot on Mount Vernon Avenue when he allegedly shoved an employee through the open exit doors and left the area with the merchandise on a motorized scooter.

He is described as a man, about 30 to 40 years old, medium build, medium complexion, with dark brown/black braided hair with a mustache and goatee.

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The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man accused of stealing from several businesses on Mount Vernon Avenue. PHOTO: BPD

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Guardado at (661) 326-3555 or the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.