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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13_09_11 Wanted for Robbery 152111 2013-152111 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 robbery. On July 26, 2013, at approximately 5:07 p.m., a cab driver drove the suspect to the 800 block of 34th Street. When the suspect arrived at his destination, he refused to pay the fare. The suspect grabbed the victim’s cellular phone and a struggle ensued between the victim and the suspect. The suspect assaulted the victim and fled with the victim’s vehicle keys and cellular phone. The suspect, depicted in the attached video surveillance photograph, is described as a Hispanic male, in his 30s, with short black hair and tattoos on both forearms. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue jean shorts, white socks and black tennis shoes. Anyone with information regarding the identity of this suspect is encouraged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111 or Detective Matt Hilliard at (661) 326-3501. 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.