The following photographs depict "persons of interest" or items which need identification in an investigation currently being conducted by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Viewers may click the photograph for additional details.
Anyone with information regarding the identity or locations of these persons, or ownership of the items pictured is urged to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661) 861-3110 or by e-mail at:
sheriffsmostwanted@kernsheriff.com
Persons wishing to remain anonymous may contact the Secret Witness Program at (661) 322-4040.
The persons depicted here are not necessarily suspects in a crime. They may be a witnesses or other involved persons. DO NOT attempt to detain or apprehend these individuals. |
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Case #SR10-16862 |
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On 06/22/2010 Sonia Serna’s body was found near the shoulder of Mountain View Rd. near Lamont Ca. The investigation into Serna’s death has been ruled a homicide. The Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with any information regarding Serna’s whereabouts prior to her death. If anyone has information regarding this investigation, they are urged to call Detective Avery Simpson at 391-7591, or Secret Witness at 322-4040. | |
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Case #SR10-17849 |
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The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects wanted for theft. On June 15, 2010, an unidentified suspect entered the Fastrip located at 12851 Rosedale Highway and stole a bottle of Jagermeister. On June 19, 2010, two unidentified suspects entered the Fastrip located at 12851 Rosedale Highway and stole a bottle of Jagermeister. In both cases the juveniles entered the business, walked directly to the liquor bottles, grabbed a bottle of alcohol and ran out of the store without paying for the item.
Photographs of the three suspects are attached to this release. Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity is urged to call Detective Norris at 661-391-7586. | |
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Case #SR10-15867 |
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The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for theft. On June 9, 2010, an unidentified suspect entered the Taco Bell located at 6119 Niles Street and stole a charity jar full of change.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5’11” , 210 lbs, with a goatee. The suspect is wearing a black hat, black t-shirt, and blue shorts. A photo of the suspect is attached to this release. Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity is urged to call Detective Norris at (661) 391-7586.
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Case #SR10-01263 |
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| On January 13, 2010, at 12:37 PM, Deputies responded to the Super Food Mart/Shell Gas station located at 1331 Bernard Street in Bakersfield for a report of a robbery. The store employee said two Hispanic males robbed the store at gunpoint. The suspects stole an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects fled the store on foot.
The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 20-30 years old, approximately 6’00", 280 pounds, heavy build, wearing a black sweatshirt, dark blue beanie cap, sunglasses and armed with a small, silver or chrome handgun.
The second suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 20-30, approximately 5’8", 180 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, and tan pants.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects in this case. If you have any information regarding this case please contact Detective Jason Balasis at (661) 391-7587 or Secret Witness at (661)322-4040. | |
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| The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying these two women for questioning in the un-authorized use of an access card. If you have any information please contact Detective Avery Simpson at 661-391-7591 or 661-861-3110. Case #SR08-32483 | |
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Case #SR09-25578 |
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On or about 8-28-09 the two pictured suspects entered the "Carousel Drive-in" and stole several hundred dollars from the business. If you have any information as to the identity of the suspects captured please contact Sheriff's Department Detective Williams at (661) 391-7582 or the Secret Witness Program at (661) 322-4040. | |
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Case #SR09-24749 |
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The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying these two men for questioning in the reported rape of a 16-year-old in on 8-19-09 at 2100 hours. If you have any information regarding their identities, please contact Senior Deputy Daren Ellison at the Rosamond Substation (661) 256-9703 or the Kern County Sheriff’s Dispatch (661) 861-3110 reference case number SR09-24749. | |
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Case #SR09-12981 / SR09-12982 |
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On April 30, 2009 at approximately 0330, the suspect pictured above robbed the 7-11 at North Chester Avenue and Day Street at gunpoint. Approximately one hour later, the same suspect robbed the Fastrip at Airport Drive and Decatur Street in Oildale, at gunpoint. The photographs above were captured by store surveillance cameras.
The Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in this case. If anyone has information regarding this case they are asked to call Sergeant Craig Rennie at 661-391-7599 or the secret witness hotline at 661-322-4040. | |
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Case #SR09-10507 |
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On April 7th, 2009, Iron Industries reported a trailer and 500amp Towalbe (Lincoln/K2405) welding machine stolen from a job site at East High School in Bakersfield. Sheriff's Detectives are seeking to identify the person pictured on the left. The trailer and welder pictured on the right, are the items that were taken. The truck was recently purchased and has 'Three-Way Chevrolet' paper plates.
Anyone with information regarding this subject's identity and/or the location of the trailer and welder, is urged to contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office, Detective D.M. Wood at 661.391.7773 or the secret witness hotline at 661-322-4040.
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Case #SR08-34747 |
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On October 24th, 2008, at about 9:15 PM, Victor Gonzalez was shot and killed in front of the business located at 2101 Niles Street in East Bakersfield. Gonzalez was driving a black and brown colored 1989 Chevrolet Blazer that was parked inside a car wash bay next to the business.
Several witnesses saw three Hispanic males in their 20’s chasing and attacking Gonzalez as he ran down Niles Street. The suspects were all described as wearing dark colored sweatshirts with the hoods covering their heads.
The Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects in this case. If anyone has information regarding this case they are asked to call detective Kavin Brewer at 661-391-7657 or the secret witness hotline at 661-322-4040. | |
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Case #DE80-00656 |
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On 07/15/1980 the body of an unidentified female was found deceased in an orchard near Zerker Road and Merced Avenue near Delano. The unidentified female was the victim of a stabbing. The victim was an American Indian or Hispanic female 30-35 years old at the time, 5'4", 115 pounds. Her first name may have been Rebecca or Becky and she may have worked picking apples at one time. The female also had tattoos on her left arm. One was the tattoo of a heart with the name "Shirley" inside with "Seattle" below it. The other was a rose tattoo with "Mother" "I love you".
For any information regarding the identity of the female contact Detective Balasis @ (661)391-7598. | |
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