Three arrested in retail theft case
Oct. 23—Three adults were arrested Sunday on suspicion of stealing $3,299 worth of merchandise that same day from a series of local retailers.
A news release from the Bakersfield Police Department said the case originated with a mid-afternoon report of theft at the Harbor Freight Tools store in the 3700 block of Rosedale Highway.
After gathering information about the perpetrators and the vehicle they left in, detectives found three people matching the descriptions in the parking lot of a Walmart store in the 5000 block of Gosford Road, according to the release.
It said detectives recovered 140 allegedly stolen items that were promptly delivered to Harbor Freight, Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret and Walmart.
The release said Bakersfield residents Trashayae Kidd, 28; Dion Molden, 43; and Eddie Peterson, 57, were arrested on suspicion of burglary, conspiracy and organized retail theft. It said Molden falsely identified himself and that Kidd and Peterson had misdemeanor arrest warrants.
Anything with information about the case is asked to call BPD at 661-327-7111.
