Crime & Safety

Woman Suspected of Strong Arm Robbery

Witnesses originally reported seeing a person with a gun, but police found alleged robber instead at a Long Beach park.

A 30-year-old woman was arrested Monday at Drake Park after Long Beach Police were called to the location to investigate a person brandishing a gun.

Claudia Beatriz Lira was booked for robbery and battery after investigating officers determined a strong arm robbery had occurred, according to the Long Beach Post.

The loss was returned to the victim and Lira was being held on $50,000 bail.

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