Police Release Photo Of Armed Robbery Suspect In Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA – Police released an image Monday of a man wanted in six armed burglaries in Long Beach.

The suspect struck at various times from 4:45 - 10:40 p.m. between Nov. 27 and last Friday, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

A variety of businesses were targeted, including restaurants, a pet store and a wireless store, police said.

"In each of the incidents, the suspect armed with a handgun approaches the cashier attempting to purchase an item," according to a police statement. "Once the cashier opens the till the suspect then robs the cashier and flees the location."

The gunman is described as between 40 and 50 years old with a medium build. Anyone with information that could help police track down the suspect was urged to call Detective Jacqueline Parkhill at (562) 570-7464 or lbpdrobbery@longbeach.gov.

Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-TIPS or at lacrimestoppers.org.

City News Service contributed to this post; Image via Shutterstock