BJP detained three people after investigating the robberies | News
The Bakersfield Police Department has arrested three people, two adults and a juvenile, in connection with an investigation into a series of robberies.
Around 4:45 p.m. Monday, Cigarette World at 2316 Brundage Lane was robbed by two armed men who demanded money and cigarettes, according to BPD. The men fled in a white KIA with a third person inside.
Around 5:18 p.m., a similar armed robbery occurred at Crystal’s Water and Tobacco at 2401 White Lane, where witnesses also reported three people fleeing in a white Kia, the release said.
In the course of investigative work, the BDP officers identified one of the suspects from the previous arrest with a firearm.
BPD officers located a white Kia matching the description of the vehicle provided by witnesses around 8:41 p.m. in the 2100 block of Avondale, according to the release.
There, officers arrested 21-year-old Angel Najera, 23-year-old Isaac Rodriguez and a 17-year-old juvenile on suspicion of two counts of robbery, possession of a stolen firearm, conspiracy and several gang charges.
Anyone with information about the incidents can call BPD at 661-327-7111.
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