Police sketch showing the suspect involved in recent alleged sexual offense against minors.
From Feb. 11 to March 4, there have been six of these reported incidents that have occurred between the hours of 7:45am and 9am, according to police. The incidents occurred within the boundaries of Coronado Avenue to Euclid Avenue, and from 7th to 10th streets.
The suspect has often been seen sitting in the passenger side of his parked vehicle with his pants down, exposing himself, and sometimes masturbating as female minors walked by. On many occasions, he has called out to the minors, attempting to get them to walk closer, police said.
In one incident, the suspect was parked near Euclid Avenue and 7th Street from approximately 8:45am to 8:55am, during which time he called out to two minors. As they walked by, the suspect opened his door and tried to grab one of them, but she was able to run away, according to the LBPD.
The suspect has been described as a white man, between 24 and 35 years old, with brown hair, wearing a black shirt and black Dickies-brand-style pants.
An image of the suspect’s vehicle was obtained from surveillance footage in the area. The car is described as a white passenger vehicle with tinted windows.
Patrol officers have been actively searching for the suspect, and law-enforcement agencies in the region have been alerted, according to the LBPD. Detectives continue to follow up on leads, and the investigation remains ongoing, police said.
Those who recognize the suspect or his vehicle are urged to contact Long Beach Police Sex Crimes Detective Adriana Jaurigui at (562) 570-7372. Those who know the immediate whereabouts of the suspect should call 9-1-1. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), texting TIPLA plus the tip to CRIMES (274637) or visiting lacrimestoppers.org .
Source: LBPD
