Long Beach
Police Department

Media Relations
400 W. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-5273
10/11/2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Release #
Subject:
ROBBERY SERIES INVESTIGATION AND ARRESTS
Contact:
Communications Division
562.570.5273
LBPDPIO@longbeach.gov





Robbery detectives have made several arrests related to multiple robberies of victims who were minors that occurred in May 2024. 

During each of the May 2024 incidents, the suspects approached the victim, yanked their necklace from their neck, and fled the scene in an awaiting vehicle.  

After the first robbery, detectives received a tip from a community member, which led them to identify the suspects and later determine that the series of robberies was related. 

The suspects were identified as follows: 

  • Marissa Maxie, a 21-year-old resident of Carson, was booked for two counts of robbery and conspiracy. She was arrested on August 13, 2024 in the city of Carson. 

  • A 17-year-old male suspect who was arrested on Sept. 10, 2024 in the city of Lakewood and was booked for six counts of robbery. 

  • A 17-year-old male suspect who was arrested on Oct. 3, 2024 in the city of Long Beach and was booked for five counts of robbery. 

Robbery detectives canvased and collected video evidence, contacted community members, and followed all investigative leads to take the suspects into custody. 

These arrests are related to the following incidents: 

  • May 17, 2024 at approximately 3:00 p.m. near Harco Street and Los Coyotes Diagonal 

  • May 30, 2024 at approximately 2:53 p.m. near Spring Street and Palo Verde Avenue 

  • May 30, 2024 at approximately 3:00 p.m. near Spring Street and Knoxville Avenue 

  • May 30, 2024 at approximately 3:09 p.m. near Studebaker Road and Keynote Street 

Robbery detectives have presented the cases to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration. 

The Long Beach Police Department would like to thank the Long Beach Unified School Safety personnel for their assistance and diligence in apprehending the juvenile suspects. We are committed to keeping our schools and community safe and do not tolerate acts of violence against minors.  

 Anyone with information is urged to contact Robbery Detectives at 562.570.7464. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple app store or Google Play), or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.