The 710 Freeway was closed at the Long Beach International Gateway bridge after a pursuit that stemmed from a break-in at a pharmacy in Wilmington.
Part of the 710 Freeway was closed at the Long Beach International Gateway bridge Monday morning after a pursuit that stemmed from a break-in at a pharmacy in Wilmington.
Police responded to the break-in at about 4:20 a.m. Several people who attempted to break into the pharmacy led police on a chase that ended on the bridge.The bridge, which connects downtown Long Beach and Terminal Island, was closed at about 6:30 a.m. Monday. Details about when it will reopen were not immediately available.One of six to eight people sought in the burglary was taken into custody, police said. Video from the scene showed a shattered front window at the business.
NBCLA is attempting to confirm reports that one of the burglars jumped or fell from the bridge into the water. Search teams on boats could be seen in the water Monday morning under the bridge., opened to traffic in October 2020. It was officially named the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge by the California Legislature in August 2022.
About 15 percent of the nation's imported waterborne cargo is trucked over the cable-stayed bridge with a deck that rises 205 feet above the water.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead Is A 710 HP Shark For The StreetThe new Durango special edition costs $113,720 and hits 60 mph in 3.5 seconds
Read more »
Long Beach Symphony launches 90th season with a trip to the beachLong Beach Symphony turns 90 and will celebrate with a beach party.
Read more »
Suspect found dead after killings of 2 people, hours-long barricade in Long BeachLong Beach SWAT officers found the suspect dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound after barricading himself in a building for hours.
Read more »
Martins Beach: Billionaire Vinod Khosla loses bid to halt state lawsuit seeking more public beach accessTrial now set for April in high-profile showdown over San Mateo County coast
Read more »
2025 Land Rover Defender Beach Break aims for the beach for $73,325The 2025 Land Rover Defender Beach Break limited-edition will be quite rare with only 20 units set for production.
Read more »
After Belmar’s beach excess, it’s time to rethink beach accessThe sponsor of the state's beach-access law says Belmar didn't follow when the cops arrested a surfer
Read more »