Bakersfield bank robber ‘with bombs strapped to him’ still barricaded with hostages — as FBI takes over
A bank robber in Bakersfield is currently barricaded inside a Chase Bank with hostages, claiming to have bombs strapped to his body. Police have successfully negotiated the release of two hostages, but the situation remains tense as the suspect continues to hold others. The FBI has taken over the operation, and no injuries have been reported so far.
- ▪The suspect is holding hostages inside a Chase Bank in Bakersfield and claims to have bombs.
- ▪Police have negotiated the release of two hostages, but the total number of hostages is unclear.
- ▪The FBI has assumed control of the situation and is conducting SWAT operations.
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Metro Bakersfield bank robber ‘with bombs strapped to him’ still barricaded with hostages — as FBI takes over By Ross O'Keefe Published June 3, 2026, 9:49 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A bank robber who claimed he had bombs strapped to his body is still holding hostages at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield on Wednesday morning. Police managed to coax the suspect into releasing two hostages with negotiators communicating with him over the phone, but it remains unclear how many he still had. When the man barricaded himself inside on Tuesday, several people were still in the Chase Bank. Some of the people inside the building were able to flee.
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