Hostage situation underway at Chase Bank in Bakersfield amid bomb threat
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - An active hostage situation is underway in downtown Bakersfield with a man who allegedly has a bomb strapped to his body, authorities said.
What we know:
The Bakersfield Police Department confirmed officers were called to a Chase Bank in the downtown Bakersfield area around 1 p.m. Tuesday regarding a bomb threat.
KBAK reported the suspect is a male and at least one hostage is involved.
Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect in the immediate area. In addition, road closures are in place between 18th Street and Truxton Avenue, as well as H Street and Chester to H streets.
People are being advised to stay out of the area.
This is a breaking news story. FOX 11 will provide updates as they become available.
The Source: This story was written with information from the Bakersfield Police Department.