Two Arrested, Juvenile Held Hostage in January Bakersfield Robbery

Two adults and a juvenile were arrested by Kern County deputies after a January robbery where the victim was held at gunpoint for jewelry. The suspects fled in a vehicle driven by a third female suspect. Authorities made multiple arrests following the incident, which occurred on January 5 near Fairfax Road and Shirley Lane in Bakersfield. The victims, Exaltacio Navarro (20) of Bakersfield and Allison Lozano (19) of Arvin, were booked into the Lerdo Justice Facility, while a 17-year-old juvenile from Arvin faces charges including robbery, assault with a firearm, conspiracy, and willful cruelty to a child. The incident is being investigated by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, and authorities are seeking tips from the public.

Source: https://gvwire.com/2026/02/12/kern-county-authorities-make-multiple-arrests-after-juvenile-robbery-in-bakersfield-area