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| Hostage situation unfolds in California as bank robber with 'bomb' strapped to chest makes threats | |
| 2026-06-03 | |
Bakersfield police said they received a call just after 1pm about a bomb threat at the Chase Bank on 17th Street and Chester, and soon learned that the unidentified male suspect barricaded himself inside with an unknown number of hostages inside, Sergeant Eric Celedon said. By 5.30pm local time, crisis negotiators were able to get the suspect to surrender one of the hostages, he said. The others inside the building remain 'in good health' as police and federal agents work together to try to resolve the situation. It is believed the would-be robber has an explosive attached to his torso, Bakersfield Now reports. Roughly a dozen police vehicles were spotted responding to the scene Tuesday evening, as well as at least one tactical vehicle, according to KGET. Photos also showed heavily armed police officers and FBI agents in tactical gear responding to the scene. 'What I can guarantee to the community right now is that every single resource is at this this site's disposal - SWAT team, bomb squad, K9 team, gang unit, drone team,' Celedon said. 'Every single asset we have to bring this to the safest conclusion is out here right now, not just 'cause that's what the community needs, but that's what you guys deserve.' | |
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