Long Beach man suspected of robbing, assaulting woman to be arraigned today

A 35-year-old Long Beach man is scheduled to be arraigned this afteoon on one count of robbery.

Lorenzo Lemont Jones was arrested Dec. 18 after officers were dispatched around 1:45 a.m. to a robbery that occurred at a residence in the area of Redondo Avenue and 1st Street, police said. The preliminary investigation revealed that a man later identified as Jones assaulted the victim, a 65-year-old woman, after entering her home, and took her personal property.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries, police said. During their investigation, detectives discovered the victim’s vehicle was taken from her residence. They located the vehicle later that night in the area of Hill Street and Gale Avenue.

The driver was arrested and identified as Jones, police said. He was also found to be on parole for robbery.

A felony robbery charge was filed Feb. 19 against him, police said. He is being held at Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail on $260,000 bail.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call the Long Beach Police Robbery Detective D. Collier at 562-570-5537. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-22-TIPS (8477),or text TIPLA plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit www.LACrimeStoppers.org.

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