Redondo Beach Pier evacuated due to ‘suspicious circumstance’
The Redondo Beach Pier in Southern California was evacuated Sunday morning due to a 'suspicious circumstance,' prompting a significant police response. Authorities closed nearby streets and urged the public to avoid the area, though no injuries or arrests have been reported. The incident coincided with the final day of the BeachLife Festival, but it remains unclear if the event was affected.
- ▪The Redondo Beach Police Department issued the evacuation order just after 11 a.m. on Sunday.
- ▪Catalina Avenue was shut down between Torrance Boulevard and Beryl Street as a precaution.
- ▪No injuries or arrests have been reported, and the nature of the incident has not been disclosed.
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Metro breaking Redondo Beach Pier evacuated due to ‘suspicious circumstance’ By Zain Khan Published May 3, 2026, 3:02 p.m. ET Redondo Beach Pier in Southern California has been evacuated as cops investigate a “suspicious circumstance.” Long Beach Police Department told the California Post all officers — including the watch commander — were dispatched Sunday morning to the incident. The Redondo Beach Police Department issued the evacuation order just after 11 a.m., urging anyone in the vicinity of the pier to leave immediately due to ongoing police activity. “Police activity on the pier. Anyone in the area of the pier is requested to evacuate safely,” the department said in a statement.
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