LBPD Arrest Suspect Regarding May 12 Incident

Update May 26, 2022: 

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On May 23, 2022, Robbery detectives arrested Eugene Montrell Ausbie, a 24-year-old resident of the City of Los Angeles, which detectives identified as a suspect responsible for the May 12, 2022 incident.

In the time since the incident occurred, Robbery Detectives and the North Division Directed Enforcement conducted a thorough and extensive investigation. Through their investigation, officers identified Ausbie as the prime suspect responsible for the incident and arrested him on May 23, 2022, at approximately 6:45 p.m., near the area of Atresia Blvd and Muriel Avenue in Long Beach.

Yesterday, detectives presented the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office for filing consideration, who filed the following charges against Ausbie: One count of kidnapping to commit robbery and one count of prohibited possession of ammunition. Bail was set at $1,050,000.

At this time, detectives are still working to identify and locate the two additional suspects involved in this incident.

We thank all the Long Beach residents who provided valuable information to our officers conducting the investigation, which ultimately assisted in the apprehension of the suspect.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Long Beach Robbery Detail at (562) 570-7464. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple app store or Google Play), or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.

Originally published on the May 17, 2022 Blotter Page here 

• On May 12, 2022, at approximately 3:36 p.m., officers responded to the 6100 block of Long Beach Boulevard regarding a report of a strong-arm robbery. Upon arrival, officers contacted a 16-year-old female victim who stated she was walking near the area when a black Toyota Camry, occupied by three male suspects, pulled up nearby. One suspect exited the vehicle, tackled and physically assaulted the victim, and attempted to remove multiple items of jewelry from the victim. The suspect reentered the Camry and fled the scene in the vehicle prior to officers arrival – At this time, it is unknown if the suspects fled with the victim’s property or not. The Long Beach Fire Department responded and treated the victim for minor injuries at the scene. The investigation is ongoing
  • • The suspects are described as follows:  
    • • Suspect 1: Male black, approximately 30 years old, with tall and thin build.
      • Suspect 2: Unknown male black.
      • Suspect 3: Unknown male black. 
      • Suspect Vehicle: 2005Black Toyota Camry, California License Plate  6UIN904

This information is preliminary and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report.