BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Several city buildings in downtown Bakersfield are on lockdown after the Bakersfield Police Department reported an active bomb threat and hostage situation near Truxtun and Chester avenues.
City Hall North and City Hall South are currently closed to the public. The Development Services Building and Police Headquarters are also locked down.
Officials say the closures are a precaution. The public cannot enter any of the affected properties at this time.
The buildings will remain closed until further notice.
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