Significant Events
July 23, 2025
Attempted Robbery (Strong arm) – Suspect Not in Custody
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the area of Artesia Boulevard and Hawthorne Boulevard, in the city of Hawthorne regarding an attempted robbery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while the was sitting on the bus a male adult (suspect) approached him and attempted to forcefully take his cell from his hands. The victim stated he was able to maintain control of his cell phone and the suspect let go. The suspect then exited the bus at Artesia Boulevard and fled in an unknown direction. here is no suspect info at this time. The suspect is still outstanding.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife used) – Suspect Not in Custody
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Willowbrook Metro Passenger Station regarding an assault with a deadly weapon (knife) call for service. While deputies were responding to the location, the male adult (victim) was transported to a local hospital for his injuries. Deputies contacted the victim at the hospital. The victim stated while he was waiting for the train at the bus bay downstairs, a male adult (suspect) approached him and began to make small talk and told him he had a buyer for the victim’s laptop. A short time later, the victim proceeded to go upstairs to catch the train. The suspect followed him. The suspect then demanded the victim’s laptop. When the victim refused to give up his laptop the suspect stabbed him several times. The victim ran downstairs, and the suspect fled the location running northbound on Wilmington and out of view. There is no suspect info at this time. The suspect is still outstanding.
Battery on Metro Security – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Compton Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Metro Security Officers, who were already detaining a male adult (suspect). Metro Security Officers stated the suspect had entered the terminal without paying fare, refused to leave and subsequently pushed three Metro Security Officers. The suspect was detained by security awaiting the arrival of deputy personnel. The suspected was arrested and booked for the above charges.
Attempted Robbery (Knife used) – Suspect Not in Custody
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Del Mar Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery just occurred call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while exiting the train at the Del Mar Station, he was approached by a male adult (suspect) who demanded a dollar from him. When the victim refused the suspect removed a small pocketknife from his person and held it against the victim’s stomach. The victim, fearing he was going to get stabbed, grabbed the knife and attempted to take it away from the suspect. During the struggle the victim sustained a laceration to his right ring finger. The suspect fled on foot from the location in an unknown direction. Los Angeles County Fire responded to the location and transported the victim to a local hospital for medical treatment. There is no suspect info at this time. The suspect is still outstanding.
July 22, 2025
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Florence Metro Passenger Station, Los Angeles regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had taken 140 feet of exposed copper wire. The supervisor stated it would cost $10,000 to replace and repair the copper wire. No suspect information is available at this time.
July 21, 2025
Noteworthy Arrest – Attempt Murder Suspect
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies were conducting routine patrol checks at the Veterans/Memorial Metro Passenger Station. They observed a male adult (suspect) matching the description of an individual identified in a recent attempted murder bulletin. The suspect was contacted and taken into custody without incident. The suspect was transported and booked for the above charge.
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the area of Florence Avenue and Prairie Avenue, in the city of Inglewood regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had taken 60 feet of exposed copper wire. The supervisor stated it would cost $3,000 to replace and repair the copper wire. No suspect information is available at this time.
July 19, 2025
Attempted Robbery – Subject Detained
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Slauson Metro Passenger Station regarding a person with a knife call for service. Upon arrival, deputy personnel searched the location but were unable to locate anyone matching the description in the call. While on the platform, deputies were approached by a male adult (victim) who stated someone on the train attempted to rob him, unrelated to the initial call for service. The victim told deputies while he was on the train from the Long Beach Metro Passenger station, a male juvenile (subject) approached him and demanded “give me everything you have.” The subject had his hands in his jacket pocket and simulated having a weapon. The victim told the subject he recognized him and began to record the subject with his cellular phone. The subject then boarded a train and waited for it to depart as deputies arrived. The subject was detained for attempted robbery.
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the area of Graham Avenue and Nadeau Street, Los Angeles regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had taken 66 feet of exposed copper wire. The supervisor stated it would cost $30,000 to replace and repair the copper wire. No suspect information is available at this time.
July 18, 2025
Sexual Battery – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Compton Metro Passenger Station regarding a sexual battery call for service. Upon arrival, Metro Security Officers were detaining a male adult (suspect) for sexual battery of a female adult (victim) on the platform. The victim stated while she was on the platform waiting for the arrival of the train, the suspect approached her. The suspect without provocation slapped and grabbed the victim’s buttocks. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charges.
Battery on Metro Security – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Norwalk Metro Passenger Station regarding a battery call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Metro Security Officers, who were already detaining a male adult (suspect). Metro Security Officers stated the suspect was asked to leave the platform due to the suspect having an open alcoholic beverage. The suspect refused and remained on the platform. After several minutes the suspect became upset, grabbed a juice box and threw it at the security officer striking him. The suspect was detained by security awaiting the arrival of deputy personnel. The suspected was arrested and booked for the above charges.
Robbery/Attempted Robbery – Suspect Arrested
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Long Beach Metro Passenger Station regarding a robbery occurring now call for service. Upon arrival, deputies detained a female adult (suspect), who was identified by witnesses as the perpetrator. During the investigation deputies determined the suspect had forcefully taken a cell phone from a female adult (victim 1) while they were on the C-Line train. Victim 1 was able to regain possession of her cell phone, and the suspect fled the platform onto the street level. While on street level, the suspect attempted to forcefully take another cell phone from another female adult (Victim 2) on Long Beach Boulevard. Victim 2 was able to maintain control of her cell phone. Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the location and treated both victims at the location. The suspect was arrested and booked for the above charges.
Grand Theft Person – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the El Monte Bus Terminal regarding a grand theft person call for service. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult (victim) who stated while he was waiting for the bus at bay 18, a male adult (suspect) approached him and grabbed his pink/grey backpack that was laying on the ground next to him. The suspect then ran westbound through the terminal and out of view. Deputies canvassed the area for the suspect but met with negative results. There is no suspect info at this time. The suspect is still outstanding.
July 17, 2025
Trespassing on Railroad Property – Suspect Cited/Released
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the Memorial Metro Passenger Station, regarding a person trespassing on the railroad tracks call for service. The male adult (suspect) was seen on Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in a manhole prior to the deputy’s arrival. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a Metro Supervisor and determined there was no evidence of copper theft. The suspect was detained and cited for trespassing on railroad property in a manner that interrupted/hindered the trains from operating in a safe and efficient manner.
Grand Theft (Copper Wire) – No Suspect information
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the area of Florence Avenue and Nadeau Street, Los Angeles regarding a grand theft call for service. Upon arrival, Deputies contacted the Metro Supervisor, who stated that an unknown person had taken 103 feet of exposed copper wire. The supervisor stated it would cost $5,000 to replace and repair the copper wire. No suspect information is available at this time.
Sexual Battery – Suspect Outstanding
Transit Services Bureau (TSB) Deputies responded to the 300 block of Arizona Avenue, in the city of Santa Monica, regarding a sexual battery report call for service. Upon arrival deputies contacted a female adult (victim) who stated while she was riding the bus, a male adult (suspect) sat down next to her. The victim saw the suspect masturbating and rubbing his erect penis against her thigh. The victim quickly got up and moved to another seat. The victim stated the suspect watched her as she moved her seat and continued to masturbate. At the next stop, the victim quickly exited the bus. The suspect remained on the bus. There is no suspect info at this time. The suspect is still outstanding.
The TSB Weekly Update is not a complete list of all incidents, arrests, or events that occurred. The details within each incident description are preliminary information only and are not meant to replace those of a full investigation.
For inquiries, please contact the TSB PIO, Deputy Thiem C. Hong at [email protected].
