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Kern County Deputies Release Photos of Man Wanted in Maria's Discount Store Burglary

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Published on November 05, 2026
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The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of breaking into Maria's Discount Store overnight, releasing a pair of photos of him more than two months after the incident took place.

According to The Bakersfield Californian, the burglary occurred at about 4:35 a.m. on August 20, 2026, at the discount store. The Kern County Sheriff's Office shared the images this week in hopes someone in the community can put a name to the man's face.

Photos Shared Months After the Break-In

The sheriff's office shared images of the man wanted in connection with the burglary, according to the same report. The photos, credited to KCSO, show the man suspected of involvement in the overnight break-in at the discount store.

What Comes Next

The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help identifying the man suspected of involvement in the burglary. Anyone with information can contact KCSO at 661-861-3110 or the Secret Witness Line at 661-322-4040, according to BakersfieldNow.