BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's help in identifying a suspect that was involved in the theft of a catalytic converter.
The incident took place on May 6th at around 2 p.m. in the 1100 block of Union Avenue. The suspect removed the catalytic converter from a vehicle and then fled in a maroon Ford Fusion.
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The suspect is described as a Hispanic male between 30-40 years old. He was last seen wearing a blue long sleeve shirt and jeans.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Richardi at the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 326-3858.