CARJACKING SUSPECT BARRICADED FOLLOWING FLOCK CAMERA ALERT IN ROSAMOND

CARJACKING SUSPECT BARRICADED FOLLOWING FLOCK CAMERA ALERT IN ROSAMOND

ROSAMOND, CA — A suspect wanted in connection with a strong-arm carjacking out of Irvine, California, remains barricaded in Rosamond Thursday afternoon, November 12.

Around 2:58 p.m., Kern County Sheriff's deputies received information regarding a blue Honda Civic reportedly stolen during the carjacking. The vehicle was detected by a Flock license plate recognition camera in the Rosamond area.

Scanner traffic indicated the vehicle was last seen traveling eastbound on Rosamond Boulevard from Sierra Highway. Additional radio traffic reported a driver failing to comply during a traffic stop near Diamond Street and Rosamond Boulevard.

The suspect is not in custody and remains barricaded as law enforcement continues working to resolve the situation.

This remains an active and developing incident. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.