A months-long investigation into two armed robberies at a Rosedale Highway store has resulted in 13 arrests on charges including robbery, conspiracy, and gang-related offenses, according to authorities.
The case began on Feb. 3, 2026, when an employee at Smoke Era was robbed at gunpoint by four masked suspects who stole more than $3,000 worth of merchandise, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.
Six days later, the store was targeted again by five additional suspects, investigators said…