LBPD Busts Burglary Suspect In Downtown/Retro Row Break-Ins/Thefts

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LBPD Busts Burglary Suspect In Downtown/Retro Row Break-Ins/Thefts

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(June 24, 2021, 8:20 p.m.) -- LBPD Busts Burglary Suspect In Downtown/Retro Row Break-Ins/Thefts

(June 24, 2021, 8:15 p.m.) LBPD has located and arrested a suspect following a string of commercial burglaries in LB's downtown and Retro Row areas [and some beyond] between June 19 and June 21.

In a release, LBPD says its Burglary Detectives arrested Corey James Swayney, 20, of Long Beach, booked on suspicion of commercial burglary and an outstanding warrant. "During each of the incidents, a suspect broke into the business through the front door and stole cash and/or electronic devices. Detectives immediately began investigating the series of burglaries, and through video surveillance footage, were able to quickly identify that one suspect was responsible for at least eight of the incidents."

[LBPD release text] At this time, detectives believe the suspect is responsible for restaurant burglaries in the following locations:
200 block of The Promenade North
1800 block of Ximeno Avenue
100 block of Atlantic Avenue
2100 block of East Broadway (x2)
1800 block of East 7th Street
3700 block of Long Beach Boulevard (x2)

Suspect Swayney is being held on 550,000 bail, and LBPD plans to present the case to the DA's office on June 25 for filing consideration.
"Burglary detectives are actively pursuing all leads and are discovering more incidents that are possibly related. The Long Beach Police Department encourages anyone with additional information to contact the Burglary Detail at (562)570-7351," LBPD says in its release.
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.