Long Beach Police Department

19/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 20/07/2024 05:55

LBPD SEEKS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO LOCATE SEXUAL BATTERY SUSPECT

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LBPD is seeking the public's help locatinga suspect believed to be responsible for the sexual battery of two female juveniles.

Incident #1 - 7/18/24 at approximately 10:15 a.m., in the area ofCarson Street and Atlantic Avenue
The preliminary investigation indicatesthe victim was on a bus when an unknown male suspect approached her. The suspect and victim exited the bus and after a brief verbal exchange the suspect proceededto sexually batter the victim. Incident #2 -7/18/24 at approximately 10:56 a.m., in the area ofArtesia Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue
The preliminary investigation indicatesthe victim was on the bus when an unknown male suspect approached her. The victim exited the bus,and the suspect followed her. The suspect proceededto sexually batter the victim.

Suspect Description:

Age: 21-years-old
Gender: Male
Race: Hispanic
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 180lbs
Scars/ Marks/ Tattoos: Small tattoos on forearms

Anyone with additionalinformationis asked to contact Sex CrimesDetail Detective William Nealat (562) 570-7368.Anonymous tips may be submittedthrough "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 TIPS" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.