Police Seek Suspect in Food Business Theft
Bakersfield police are asking the public for help identifying a man caught on video stealing a cash register from a pop-up food business.
Bakersfield Property Crime News
In Bakersfield, property crime news means theft, burglary and vandalism. Reporting covers shoplifting incidents, vehicle theft and the initiatives launched to address these losses.
Recent news
October 27, 2026
Bakersfield Court Sentences Burglar to Two YearsMauro Nain Zepeda Gonzalez received a prison sentence following a 2026 home burglary conviction in East Bakersfield.
October 26, 2026
Bakersfield Police Seek Public Help in Burglary CaseThe Bakersfield Police Department is asking for community assistance to identify a suspect in a recent residential burglary.
October 23, 2026
Bakersfield Police Seek Residential Burglary SuspectThe Bakersfield Police Department is asking for public assistance to identify a man involved in a July burglary.
October 23, 2026
Suspect Steals Bike and Trading Cards at North HighA student at North High School reported his bicycle and trading card decks missing after an unauthorized campus entry.
October 21, 2026
Bakersfield Man Enters Plea in Jury Services BurglaryAlan Wayne Cofield faces prison time after pleading no contest to robbery charges regarding a break-in at a county building.
October 20, 2026
Bakersfield Residents Report Fires at Vacant PropertyTwo fires occurred at a home on Belle Terrace in September 2026, leaving neighbors concerned about property safety.
October 14, 2026
Suspect Stole Property From Bakersfield Elementary SchoolThe Kern County Sheriff's Office is seeking information after a man targeted Mt. Vernon Elementary in April.
October 7, 2026
Bakersfield Police Sought Suspect in Credit Card FraudAuthorities are investigating a man who spent over $1,000 using a stolen card at local stores.
October 6, 2026
Suspect Arrested After Bakersfield Carjacking AttemptA 45-year-old man was taken into custody following a vehicle theft and an attempted carjacking outside police headquarters.
October 1, 2026
Bakersfield Police Sought Suspect in August VandalismAuthorities are investigating a vandalism incident where a man allegedly threw a metal pipe at a vehicle.
More in Property Crime
Bakersfield reporting spans theft, burglary, vandalism and public safety responses to retail loss. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal patterns often dictate the prevalence of package theft, while store layouts and surveillance technology frequently influence rates of shoplifting. Legislative changes to penalty thresholds often shift how these crimes are tracked and reported over time.