According to a report from Long Beach Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area near Atlantic Avenue and Market Street at around 2:40 p.m. on Monday, June 5, after learning of a sexual assault that had just happened.
The victim was dropped by the suspect after she allegedly screamed. By the time officers arrived, the suspect had already fled from the area.
As the investigation continued, officers were able to identify Nabil Shaheed, a 40-year-old Long Beach resident, as the suspect. He was arrested on Thursday. He was booked on one count of false imprisonment with intent to commit rape, one count of kidnapping and one count of kidnap with intent to rape.
Due to the nature of the crime, detectives believe there are possibly additional victims and are encouraging anyone with additional information to contact them at (562) 570-7386.
Shaheed’s bail is currently set at $100,000.
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