Bakersfield, CA– On May 01, 2026, a jewelry store experienced a grab & run theft incident. Upon entering the store, the Suspect inquired about gold chains as his companion stood by. Once the initial chain the suspect viewed was handed back to the employee, the employee handed a second chain to the suspect. Immediately after taking possession of this second chain, the Suspect and his companion took off running.
Suspect(s) Description:
Suspect #1 – Male white, approx. early-mid 20’s, old, slim-med build. Black t-shirt with colored print on front, dark ripped jeans, hair braided on top pulled back into short ponytail,
Companion – Male black, early-mid 20’s, slim build, long dreadlocks. Wearing grey zipped/hooded sweat-top, blue pants, black slippers.
If you have any information regarding this incident or information on this criminal or his companion, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.