The Kern County Sheriff's office is asking for the public's assistance identifying a suspect in a burglary.

On April 11, 2017, at approximately 4:00 AM, the suspect forced entry into the 99 Cent Store located at 5400 Olive Drive in Bakersfield. He may be a transient living in the area.

He is described as a white male, 5'8" to 6' and 160 to 180 pounds with a goatee.

If anyone has information regarding this suspect, they are asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff's office at 661-861-3110, Detective Riggs at 661-391-7606 or Secret Witness 661-322-4040. Reference case # 2017-01031081