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Bakersfield police search for suspect in Home Depot robbery

Home Depot Robbery Suspect
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a robbery at the Home Depot located on Mt. Vernon Ave.

According to the BPD, the incident happened on January 29th when the suspect walked into the Home Depot, selected a power drill and attempted to leave without paying. When confronted by an employee, the suspect pulled out a knife.

The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male between 45 and 55 years of age. He is between 5’7” and 5’9” tall and has dark-hair with gray facial hair. He was last seen wearing a gray and black jacket, blue button-up shirt, blue work pants, and a glove on his left hand.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Ryan Clark at (661) 326-3858 or the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.

You can now send an anonymous tip to the Bakersfield Police Department. Access the “Submit an Anonymous Tip” link on the Bakersfield Police Department homepage from your computer or internet-enabled mobile device. The tip, which can include photographs and videos, is sent to the police department and the sender remains completely anonymous. The same anonymous information can be sent by accessing www.p3tips.com.

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