Woman sought after spitting in person’s face during argument: Bakersfield PD

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield police are searching for a battery suspect who allegedly spit in a person’s face.

A woman approached a suspect Jan. 8, started a verbal altercation and spit on the victim’s face, according to police.

The incident occured in the 2700 block of Chester Avenue at about 7:14 p.m.

Police described the woman to be in her 30s with short black hair. She was seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a red striped shirt.

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Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective T. Lewis at 661-326-3558 or via email, at tlewis@bakersfieldpd.us.

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