Long Beach police Saturday released surveillance video of a man suspected of raping a woman on the west side of the city.
The video taken Wednesday shows the man wearing a dark hoodie, gray sweatpants and black shoes as he walks in the area of West 10th Street and Pacific Avenue, where a woman was walking near an alley around 1 a.m. when the suspect approached and sexually assaulted her.
The suspect ran north on Pacific and detectives believe he may have struck a second woman in the upper body about 9 that morning in the 1200 block of Long Beach Boulevard.
The suspect was described as Black, 25-30 years old, 5 feet, 8 or 9 inches tall, 180-200 pounds, with medium-length dreadlocks and facial hair.
“This abhorrent crime is disturbing and intolerable,” said Long Beach 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.”
Anyone with information about the crime or suspect’s identity is urged to contact the Sex Crimes Detail at 562-570-7368. Anonymous tips may be submitted through Crime Stoppersat1-800-222-8477.