Violent — Bakersfield, CA — reported 2026-07-12

SUMMARY

The Bakersfield Fire Department is asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of setting fire to Luigi's Restaurant in East Bakersfield.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Bakersfield, CA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-12
  • Suspect: Hispanic

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The suspect was last seen on East 19th Street.
  • He is described as a white or Hispanic man wearing a dark T-shirt, blue jeans, and light-colored boots.
  • He is also known to wear a bright red baseball hat and spend time near the Bakersfield Rescue Mission.