Neighbor’s Tip Leads to Arrest of Five Burglary Suspects

Neighbor’s Tip Leads to Arrest of Five Burglary Suspects

BAKERSFIELD — Four adults and a juvenile are behind bars for burglary, thanks to an observant neighbor who was able to identify them.

Duvoani Jackson, 18, 18-year-old Rajer Church, 18-year-old Jameion King, 22-year-old Darius Bagsby and a juvenile, all from Bakersfield, were arrested for burglary, possession of stolen property, conspiracy and participation in a criminal street gang.

Jackson, Church, King and Bagsby were booked into the Kern County Jail and the juvenile was booked into Kern County Juvenile Hall According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the incident began at around 9:45 a.m. on Sept. 26, when officers responded to a residential burglary in the 10800 block of Tivoli Court.

Officers said a neighbor told them that she observed several suspects approach the front door of a residence, kick the door open, enter, and then fled in a vehicle a short time later. The neighbor was able to provide police with a vehicle and suspect description.

Later, officers patrolling the area located and stopped a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle description. All suspects were detained and taken into custody.

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Californian: Neighbor provides info leading to arrest

Bakersfield Now: Bakersfield police arrest 5 on suspicion of burglary

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