Bakersfield Police Search for Suspect in Assault, Necklace Theft

Authorities seek public's help identifying man accused of attacking victim and stealing two gold chain necklaces in Ming Avenue parking lot

Feb. 26, 2026 at 9:51pm

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The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in identifying a male suspect who allegedly assaulted a victim and forcibly removed two gold chain necklaces from her in a parking lot on Ming Avenue on January 14, 2026.

Why it matters

Violent crimes and property theft are ongoing concerns for the Bakersfield community, and the police department is hoping to apprehend this suspect to prevent further incidents and provide justice for the victim.

The details

According to police, the unidentified suspect approached the victim in the parking lot of a business in the 2900 block of Ming Avenue, near Highway 99, assaulted her, and stole the two gold chain necklaces she was wearing.

  • The incident occurred on January 14, 2026.

The players

Bakersfield Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the assault and theft incident and seeking the public's help to identify the suspect.

Victim

The individual who was assaulted and had two gold chain necklaces stolen from her by the unidentified suspect.

Suspect

A man described as 5'08" tall, wearing a black hooded sweater and black jeans, who allegedly attacked the victim and stole her necklaces in the Ming Avenue parking lot.

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What’s next

The Bakersfield Police Department is urging anyone with information about the suspect's identity or whereabouts to contact the department at 661-327-7111 or Detective Orozco at 661-852-7007.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing need for vigilance and community cooperation to help local law enforcement apprehend suspects and ensure the safety of Bakersfield residents.