A human trafficking investigation has led to the rescue of a 14-year-old female victim and the arrest of a male adult suspect.
On Feb. 25, 2021, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Long Beach Police Department Emergency Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from a 14-year-old female in distress. The 14-year-old indicated she was pistol whipped to the upper torso. The juvenile victim was able to provide her location to the dispatcher and patrol officers quickly responded to the area of 15th Street and Pine Avenue.
Upon arrival, patrol officers believed the 14-year-old was potentially a human trafficking victim and notified Vice Investigations detectives, who responded to the scene to investigate.