Wednesday, Feb 13 2013 09:47 AM
Suspect wanted for liquor store robbery
By BREAKING NEWS BLOG
Police have identified a suspect vehicle seen outside Southside Liquors Store at 4901 Wilson Road Jan. 20 that was believed used by a robbery suspect after he left the store.
The suspect entered the store, demanded money and assaulted a store employee before leaving with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect is described as a black man, 25 to 30 years old, 5 feet 11 inches to 6 feet tall, 185-200 pounds, with a dark complexion, wearing a black and white striped beanie hat, black coat and black pants.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111 or Detective Josh Finney at 326-3535.
- Bakersfield Police Department
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