BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for help to identify a man who allegedly brandished a firearm at convenience store staff after he was denied extra plastic bags.
Police released surveillance video images Wednesday of the incident that occurred on Nov. 30 at around 6:50 a.m. at the AMPM in the 1800 block of East Brundage Lane.
AMPM firearm brandishing suspect / Courtesy: Bakersfield Police Department
AMPM firearm brandishing suspect / Courtesy: Bakersfield Police Department
Officials said the man asked store staff for extra plastic bags, but when he was denied, he lifted his jacket showing a gun. Police were called and the suspect fled the scene.
The suspect was described a male in his mid-20s to early-30s with a slim build. He was seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the word “Thrasher” in yellow lettering, “Adidas-style” pants and white shoes.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.
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