09/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/15/2024 11:21
Detectives have made an arrest in connection with recent commercial robberiesand burglariesin the North Division area.
During the recent robberies, the suspect jumped the counter, simulated having a firearm, and would either order or physically force the victim to openthe register.The suspect would then take the cash before fleeing the scene.
Robbery detectives conducted a detailed investigation that included meeting with businessownersand victims, reviewing surveillance footage, and canvassing for additionalevidence related to the robberies, ultimately leadingto identifyingsuspect Tyler IsaacCooper, a 23-year-old resident of Long Beach.
OnSept. 10, 2024, detectives recognized Cooper 5900block of Atlantic Avenue whilethey were conducting a follow-up investigation related to a robbery that took place the day before. He was detained by North Division officers,and subsequentlytransported to Long Beach City Jail wherehe wasbooked for , one count of kidnapping, one count of grand theft property and one count of petty theft. Bail was set at510,000.
"Crime is not tolerated in our city, and we will do all we can to hold individuals accountable for disrupting the safety of our community," said Chief of Police Wally Hebeish. "I want to thank our personnel for their commitment and persistence throughout this investigation."
Cooper is believed to be responsible for robbery incidents at the following :
Jan.10, 2024- 6583Atlantic Avenue
June 16, 2024- 2001 South Street
Aug.15, 2024- 6151 Atlantic Avenue
Aug.22, 2024- 2001South Street
Aug.22, 2024- 4550 Orange Avenue
Aug.23, 2024- 1100 block of Redondo Avenue
Sept.3, 2024- 6145Long Beach Boulevard
.5, 2024- 6151Atlantic Avenue
Sept.9, 2024- 6151Atlantic Avenue
Following the arrest, in the city of Long Beach,and detectives seized evidence connected to the robberies.
During their investigation, detectives and crimeDetective Division and Robbery Detail collaborated with North Division crime analysts, and determinedCooper as a suspect responsible for the following commercial burglaries:
Jan. 1, 2024 - 6600 Atlantic Avenue
Jan. 3, 2024 - 5660 Atlantic Avenue
Jan. 16, 2024 - 6025 Long Beach Boulevard
Jan. 23, 2024 - 6614 Atlantic Avenue
Jan. 24, 2023 - 6025 Long Beach Boulevard
Feb. 13, 2024 - 6590 Atlantic Avenue
Feb. 23, 2024 - 5401 Atlantic Avenue
March 4, 2024 - 5020 Long Beach Boulevard
March 7, 2024 - 6595 Atlantic Avenue
July 18, 2024 - 6590 Atlantic Avenue
These cases have been presented
Anyone with information regardingthese recent robberies is asked to contact the Robbery Detail at 562.570.7464. 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.