UPDATE: July 26, 2023 - The Kern County Sheriff's Office is reporting that they have identified and arrested the person suspected in this robbery, and they thank the community for their assistance. No other information has been made available about the suspect or the crime at this time.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a person suspected of robbery.
According to a KCSO press release on the matter, On May 26, 2023, a woman is alleged to have pushed an older woman to the ground near the bus stop at Niles Street and Fairfax Road in Bakersfield. The suspect hit the victim several times and took her bag.
A witness was able to take a picture of the suspect. Anyone who recognizes her is encouraged to call Detective Barajas with the Kern County Sheriff's Office at 861-3110 or Kern Secret Witness at 322-4040.
