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Heavy police presence at College Heights Elementary in Bakersfield

Police Presence at College Heights Elementary
Police Presence at College Heights Elementary
 Police Presence at College Heights Elementary
 Police Presence at College Heights Elementary
 Police Presence at College Heights Elementary
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A case of mistaken identity led to a school lockdown at College Heights Elementary.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the BPD was assisting the Kern County Sheriff's Office in the search for a suspect wanted on a felony warrant in the area. An employee at the school saw someone they did not recognized and contacted police.

An investigation resulted in a false alarm. At no time was the suspect on the school grounds.

It is unkown at this time if the suspect was apprehended.

Bakersfield, CA

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