Bakersfield police are asking the public to help identify two people after a dispute over a parking space at a business in the 8100 block of Hughes Lane led to damage to a vehicle. The incident occurred Saturday, October 10, according to police.
An account of the police report published by BakersfieldNow says the dispute involved two suspects and a victim. Police said the female passenger opened her door into the victim's vehicle twice, causing visible damage.
Police also said the male driver kicked the victim's vehicle before the pair drove away. Investigators have not provided an estimate of the damage or repair costs.
What the Suspects Looked Like
Police released descriptions of both suspects in hopes someone recognizes them. The man is described as about 5 feet tall with a medium build, last seen wearing a black tank top, dark shorts and a black baseball hat. The woman is described as having long brown hair and a slim build, and she was wearing sunglasses, a dark shirt, dark shorts and bright pink sandals at the time.
Police said the pair left in a black 2002 Toyota Camry bearing California license plate 9GFE627.
What broader property-crime data can show
BakersfieldNow reported that recent FBI data showed property theft in Bakersfield fell 40% from 2020 to 2024. The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program uses a broad property-theft category that includes unlawful taking, damage or destruction of property without force against the victim, according to BakersfieldNow. Those figures do not isolate vehicle damage or parking-lot disputes, and the reported data do not establish whether local records track vehicle vandalism separately.
How to Help Investigators
Bakersfield police are asking anyone with information about the suspects or the vehicle to come forward. Tipsters can call Detective K. Guinn directly at (661) 326-3953, or reach the Bakersfield Police Department's main line at (661) 327-7111, according to BakersfieldNow.
The department's request centers on identifying the two people involved in the Hughes Lane incident.
