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Hostage situation at Chase Bank in Bakersfield
A hostage situation was underway involving a suspect who allegedly made bomb threats.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Crisis negotiators remain in touch with a suspect who allegedly made bomb threats and took hostages at the Chase Bank building in downtown Bakesfield, officials said.
What we know:
Bakersfield police officers responded to a report of a bomb threat at the building located at the intersection of Chester Avenue and 17th Street around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2.
Officers at the scene learned the suspect had barricaded himself inside the bank with several civilians. They then set up a perimeter around the building and issued evacuation orders.
No injuries have been reported.
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 Chester to H streets.
People are being advised to stay out of the area.
This is a developing news story. FOX 11 will provide updates as they become available.
The Source: This story was written with information from the Bakersfield Police Department.