Long Beach
Police Department

*Update 6/29/2021*

Through their ongoing investigation, detectives became aware of another victim in this case. The victim reported that the suspect performed lewd acts against her while she was a juvenile, between 2015 and 2019. Detectives are seeking additional victims and encourage anyone with information to contact Detectives Nikki Alexander and Hector Gomez at (562) 570-7321.

Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.

*Original Release Published on 6/3/2021*

Booking Photo of Bryan Scott

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On Thursday, May 13, 2021, detectives arrested a male adult suspect who performed lewd acts with a minor.

On May 12, 2021, officers were dispatched to the area of 4th Street and Ximeno Avenue regarding a report of lewd act with a minor. A female juvenile victim stated she was inappropriately touched by a male adult suspect earlier that day. The suspect provides in-home music lessons.

Long Beach Police detectives are seeking possible additional victims.

The male suspect was identified as Bryan Scott, a 55-year-old resident of Lynwood, who was booked for lewd and lascivious acts against a minor. Scott remains in custody at Men’s Central Jail on $125,000 bail.

Anyone who has more information is urged to contact Long Beach Police Special Victims Detectives Nikki Alexander and Hector Gomez at (562) 570-7321. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.