Long Beach Police Department

01/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/17/2025 21:25

*UPDATE* LBPD RELEASES VIDEO, SEEKS PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE – RAPE INVESTIGATION

Update 1/17/25:

The LBPD has located security camera footage of the suspect responsible for the Jan. 15, 2025 rape of a female adult victim. The Department is releasing a portion of this video and seeking the public's assistance to identify and locate this suspect.

The video below shows the suspect walking in the area, after the incident. He's wearing a dark hoodie and gray sweatpants. The suspect is described as a male Black, 25-30 years old, 5'8"-5'9", 180-200 pounds, with medium-length dreads and facial hair.

"This abhorrent crime is disturbing and intolerable. The Long Beach Police Department has increased officer presence in and around the area while we work relentlessly to identify and locate the person responsible for committing this horrific act," said Chief of Police Wally Hebeish. "I'm urging the public to please review the provided video and help us identify the suspect responsible for committing this crime. Please follow our safety tips, maintain awareness of your surroundings, and if you have any information or think you might know the suspect, please contact LBPD detectives immediately."

The LBPD would like to share the below safety tips for residents:

  • Be alert and aware of your surroundings.
  • Trust your instincts. Always See Something, Say Something.
    • Call Police Dispatch to report suspicious activity - 562.435.6711.
    • Call 9-1-1 for emergencies and to report crimes in progress.
  • When walking at night, walk in well-lit and populated areas, when possible.
  • If possible, don't walk alone; walk with another person.

If you see this suspect, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Anyone who has information regarding the incident or suspect's identity is urged to contact the Sex Crimes Detail at (562) 570-7368. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smart phone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.

Original News Release 1/16/25:

The Long Beach Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect in a rape investigation.

The preliminary investigation indicates that, on Jan. 15, 2025 at about 1:00 a.m., a female adult victim was walking near an alley in the area of West 10th Street and Pacific Avenue, when she was approached by the male adult suspect, who sexually assaulted her. The suspect fled the scene on foot, heading northbound on Pacific Avenue.

Detectives believe the same suspect struck a second female ad ult victim in the upper body, later that morning, at about 9:00 a.m., in the 1200 block of Long Beach Boulevard.

The suspect is described as follows:

  • Gender: Male
  • Race: Black
  • Height: Approx. 5'8" - 5'9"
  • Weight: 180-200 lbs.
  • Hair: Medium-length dreads and facial hair

The LBPD would like to share the below safety tips for residents:

  • Be alert and aware of your surroundings.
  • Trust your instincts. Always See Something, Say Something.
    • Call Police Dispatch to report suspicious activity - 562.435.6711.
    • Call 9-1-1 for emergencies and to report crimes in progress.
  • When walking at night, walk in well-lit and populated areas, when possible.
  • If possible, don't walk alone; walk with another person.

The Long Beach Police Department urges anyone who sees the suspect to call 9-1-1 immediately.

Anyone who has information regarding the incident or suspect's identity is urged to contact the Sex Crimes Detail at (562) 570-7368. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smart phone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org .