LONG BEACH – Police released photos and a description of a suspect wanted in three armed robberies Thursday and Friday.
The first of the robberies was reported at 10:34 p.m. Thursday at a convenience store in the 200 block of Orange Avenue, said Lisa Massacani of the Long Beach Police Department.
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The second robbery happened 30 minutes later at a food establishment in the 3100 block of Broadway, Massacani said.
The third robbery was reported at 9:28 a.m. Friday at another food establishment in the 400 block of Obispo Avenue.
“In each of the incidents the suspect enters the business and demands cash, while showing a handgun,” Massacani said. “Once he gets the cash, he exits the business and flees on a bicycle.”
The suspect is white, between 20 and 30 years old with light brown or dirty blond hair. He is 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet 3 inches tall with an athletic build.
Officials also urged business owners to practice the following safety tips:
• Keep windows clear of advertising material and decorations, which can serve as a screen for intruders.
• Avoid working alone, and have a phone that is easily accessible. Calling 911 and leaving the phone off the hook summons the police to your location.
• Transfer excess cash from the register regularly; cash registers should be emptied at night.
• Maintain surveillance cameras, and train employees how to retrieve video footage.
• Keep parking areas well-lit and covered by surveillance cameras.
Police urge anyone with information regarding these armed robberies to contact Long Beach police robbery Detective Don Collier at 562-570-5537. Tips may also be submitted anonymously via text or email at www.tipsoft.com.
