According to the BakersfieldNow, Bakersfield police are still trying to track down a man suspected of breaking into a home on College Avenue in east Bakersfield, months after the burglary took place. Investigators describe the suspect as a man with an average build and tattoos on his arms, last seen wearing a gray baseball hat, a black T-shirt and black pants.
According to the BakersfieldNow report of the Bakersfield Police Department appeal, the burglary happened after 9 a.m. on July 30, 2026, in the 7000 block of College Avenue. Police are asking the community to help identify the man believed responsible.
What Investigators Know So Far
The BakersfieldNow account does not provide further details about the break-in beyond the reported time, location and suspect description. The police appeal, as reported, centers on identifying the man.
Bakersfield Burglary Reports in 2025
KGET 17 News reported that burglary reports in Bakersfield declined 13.7% in 2025. That citywide figure does not isolate residential burglaries or establish anything about the circumstances of the College Avenue case.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111 or contact Detective Clark at (661) 326-3314, according to BakersfieldNow.
