Bakersfield police responded to a bomb threat and hostage situation at a Chase Bank on Tuesday.
Police say there is an unknown number of people inside. Several nearby buildings have been evacuated as a precaution, including City Hall North, City Hall South, and Bakersfield Police Headquarters.
No injuries or arrests have been reported at this time.
The bomb threat was still active as of 4:30 p.m., according to KGET.
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