Bakersfield Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in L&W Supply Burglary

The suspect allegedly broke into a building materials supplier and stole merchandise.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 7:06pm

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The Bakersfield Police Department is asking the community for help in identifying a man accused of breaking into the L&W Supply building materials business on January 16, 2026 and stealing merchandise. The suspect is described as a 20-25 year old male, 5'10" to 6' tall, 170-190 lbs, with light brown short hair, wearing a black zip-up hoodie, black pants, black shoes, a black facemask, and carrying an orange bag.

Why it matters

Burglaries and property crimes can have a significant impact on local businesses and the overall sense of safety in a community. The police are seeking the public's assistance to identify the suspect and hold him accountable for the alleged crime.

The details

According to the police, the suspect forced entry into the L&W Supply business located in the 5600 block of Aldrin Court and removed merchandise. The incident occurred on January 16, 2026.

  • The burglary took place on January 16, 2026.

The players

L&W Supply

A building materials supplier business that was the target of the burglary.

Bakersfield Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the burglary and seeking the public's help to identify the suspect.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Detective K. Guinn at (661) 326-3953 or the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.”

— Bakersfield Police Department

The takeaway

This burglary highlights the importance of community cooperation with law enforcement to help identify and apprehend suspects who commit property crimes against local businesses.