BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 Bakersfield police are searching for two men who allegedly robbed a gas station and assaulted an employee on December 12.<\/p>\n
The robbery occurred at approximately 5:45 a.m. at the Shell station on Panama Lane, according to police.<\/p>\n
Authorities say the two suspects stole bottles and cases of alcohol from the store – and when the clerk confronted them, one suspect punched the employee.<\/p>\n
Both men then allegedly fled toward the Walmart on Colony Street, where a white SUV picked them up.<\/p>\n
Police describe both suspects as men in their late teens to early 20s. Both were wearing black puffer jackets and black pants at the time of the robbery.<\/p>\n
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Bakersfield police at 327-7111.<\/p>\n
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