Burglary at 1500 BLOCK OF TAFT HWY on 01/08/2026 4:00 AM
Type: Burglary
Date: 01/08/2026 4:00 AM
Description: BURGLARY:SECOND DEGREE
Address: 1500 BLOCK OF TAFT HWY, Bakersfield, CA
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Name
Thomas MelendezMissing Age
48Est. Current Age
112Last Seen
Bakersfield, CA on 04/16/1961Physical Description
Race: Hispanic Ethnicity: Latino Gender: Male Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5'8" Weight: 160 - 170 lbsCase Number
MP50524Area Cold Cases
Name
Al TaylorAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Found near a carport with gunshot wounds at 1200 block of 40th street.Agency
Bakersfield PD