BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — BPD is asking for the community’s assistance identifying and locating suspects wanted for an armed robbery and assault that took place May 9 in the 300 block of Union Ave. around 2:45 a.m.

The suspects assaulted and stole several items from the victim at gunpoint, before fleeing the area on foot.

The suspects are believed to frequent the 300 block of Union Avenue and are described as:

• Black male, late teens, slim build, curly black hair, wearing a black t-shirt and red shorts
• Black male, early 20s, heavy build, wearing a red t-shirt, black shorts and glasses

Anyone with information regarding this investigation, or the identity of the suspect is asked to call Detective McIntyre at (661) 326-3921 or BPD at (661) 327-7111.