Robbers steal retirement watch from 88-year-old former lifeguard chief
Richard Miller is a beloved figure in Long Beach’s aquatic community. Since the robbery, there’s been an outpouring of support from people who want to buy him a new watch.
Richard Miller is a beloved figure in Long Beach’s aquatic community. Since the robbery, there’s been an outpouring of support from people who want to buy him a new watch.
The announcement comes after a business at 5011 E. 2nd Street was robbed on Saturday afternoon at around 4:56 p.m., Long Beach Police Department spokesman Brandon Fahey said in an email.
Police say a man used force to steal groceries from two women on campus, injuring them in the process.
Two of the suspects allegedly used hammers to smash display cases so they could steal phones and other electronics while shocked employees and customers stood by.
Long Beach police are investigating a pair of convenience store robberies, including one that could be connected to a string of other robberies in nearby cities.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, cash and jewelry were taken.
A group of people entered the store Friday, walked directly to the tool aisle and stole various sledgehammers, crowbars and hammers, authorities said.
The woman held onto her purse as the robbers—police identified as two women— “battered” her, police said, before taking her wallet and fleeing on foot.
Police said the robber got in the car and attacked after the victim refused to hand over his wallet and cellphone.
Long Beach police are investigating a robbery near MacArthur Park Friday evening where a man was knocked unconscious but was not seriously injured police said.