Bakersfield searching for solutions to crime issues plaguing area

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Downtown Bakersfield is home to several long-standing businesses to shop and eat at, but in recent history, a string of vandalism and break-ins have hit several area businesses. 23ABC's Sam Hoyle spoke to business owners and residents to find out how they're coping with the problem.

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00:00 Following a recent string of vandalism and break-ins at downtown businesses, the city

00:04 is taking action.

00:06 23 ABC's Sam Hoyle takes a closer look at what officials are doing to keep businesses

00:10 safe and the extra measures business owners are taking themselves.

00:16 There are many ways to enjoy downtown Bakersfield, whether it's shopping, eating, or heck, even

00:21 getting your hair done.

00:22 But recently, some business owners feel as if they're under siege.

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01:58 for our safety, I believe we need it.

02:00 According to Clegg, if they determine that current efforts aren't enough to keep downtown businesses safe,

02:05 it'll be back to the drawing board.

02:06 In downtown Bakersfield, Sam Hoyle, 23ABC News, connecting you.

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