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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13_09_11 Wanted for Robbery, Carjacking and Assault with a Deadly Weapon 200 block of H Street 13-159967 BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Greg Williamson, Chief of Police Contact: Michaela Sims Public Information Office 661-326-3803 msims@bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release September 11, 2013 The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for assault with a deadly weapon, robbery and carjacking. On Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at approximately 8:27 a.m., Bakersfield Police Department Communications Center received two calls; one to report a victim of a traffic collision and another to report a victim of an assault, both in the 200 block of H Street. When officers arrived, they located the adult male victim in the street with bystanders attempting to provide aide. The investigation revealed the victim was a courier conducting business at 217 H Street. When he returned to his vehicle, he was confronted by the suspect. A struggle ensued as the suspect attempted to take items of value from the victim. The suspect assaulted the victim with a golf club and forcibly took the victim’s vehicle. The victim’s vehicle is described as a yellow 2007 Chevy Aveo with Transformer graphics. The victim was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries. The victim’s vehicle was abandoned a short distance away and recovered by police. The suspect is described as a Black male adult, 5’09” tall, with a medium build and wearing a gray shirt. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information regarding this case, or who may have seen the vehicle and have information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111. You can now send an anonymous text message to the Bakersfield Police Department. It’s quick and it’s easy. Simply enter 274637 into your phone and text BPDCRIMES along with your message. The text is sent to the police department and the sender remains completely anonymous. Tips can also be anonymously sent through the smartphone “TipSubmit” mobile App or via email at https://www.tipsubmit.com.