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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
Contact: Michaela Beard
Public Information Office
661-326-3803
mbeard@bakersfieldpd.us
For Immediate Release February 27, 2013
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in
identifying a suspect and suspect vehicle wanted for hit and run.
On February 9, 2013, at approximately 5:39 p.m., the subject arrived at the Shell Gas
Station, located at 4050 Gosford Road. As the subject was leaving the area near the
gas pumps in his vehicle, he side-swiped the victim’s vehicle, causing minor damage to
both vehicles’ passenger sides. The suspect fled the scene without contacting the
victim.
The suspect, depicted in the attached video surveillance photograph, is described as a
Hispanic male, in his 30s, with a medium build.
The suspect vehicle, depicted in the attached video surveillance photograph, is
described as a 2005-2010 Toyota Yaris or similar vehicle with a Texas license plate.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of this suspect is urged to call the
Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111 or Senior Officer Jeff Paglia at
(661) 326-3960.
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.