Two men were taken into custody on August 10 after police linked them to a July 12 robbery of an off‑duty officer in Long Beach. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Bixby Road and Orange Avenue, where the officer was confronted at gunpoint and forced to surrender his belongings before the suspects fled in a vehicle.
The Long Beach Police Department responded to reports of a robbery involving an off‑duty officer. Investigators reviewed surveillance footage and gathered statements from witnesses who saw two men approach the officer, brandish a firearm, and demand his possessions. After the suspects escaped, the department launched an investigation that focused on identifying the vehicle used in the getaway.
Through the investigative process, detectives were able to trace the vehicle and locate the two individuals believed to have carried out the crime. On August 10, officers executed arrest warrants and detained the suspects without incident. Both individuals are now in custody pending further legal proceedings.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the robbery involved a single firearm and that the officer suffered no physical injuries during the encounter. The department emphasized that the swift identification and apprehension of the suspects demonstrate the resources devoted to protecting both on‑ and off‑duty personnel.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities will continue to gather evidence to support charges related to armed robbery and assault on a peace officer. The Long Beach Police Department has not released additional details regarding the suspects' identities or the outcome of any forthcoming court actions.