Los Angeles man arrested in Long Beach robbery

A Los Angeles man is facing a felony robbery charge stemming from an incident in early March in downtown Long Beach.

Urbin Lee Miller, 41, was charged Thursday for the crime on March 2 in the area of Pine Avenue and Third Street, police said in a statement Monday.

Miller is accused of accosting a business owner who was walking downtown, taking the man’s bag and money then fleeing on foot.

Detectives used a “significant amount” of surveillance video footage of the robbery which led to Miller’s arrest, police said.

Miller was arrested March 23, and posted bail of $100,000 the next day.

His next court date is Tuesday.

Anyone who may have information regarding defendant Urbin Lee Miller, is asked to contact Robbery Detective Vargas at 562-570-5538. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit http://www.lacrimestoppers.org/

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