Suspect contained and taken into custody after rooftop standoff, Los Angeles CA
Police responded to a disturbance at an apartment near Tobias Avenue and Lower Canyon. A male suspect was seen on a rooftop and entered an abandoned building. Officers set up containment around the area to prevent escape. The suspect was described as wearing black shorts and a black sweater around his neck. After several units responded and coordinated containment, the suspect was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Audio|Source: LAPD Dispatch - Valley Bureau
07:44
Transcript:
00:00
19875 is a backup area and the supervisor and a disturbance call.
00:04
8525 Tobias Avenue apartment near Lower Canyon.
00:13
Now we're going to be code 6.
00:15
Units en route to 8525 Tobias Avenue.
00:19
Requesting backup to my location.
00:24
We are code 6.
00:26
Requesting backup and supervisor at 6205 Lower Canyon. There is a suspect on the rooftop.
00:36
Did you identify the suspect?
00:39
Station 39 responding.
00:42
The suspect may be entering an abandoned building just standby. Lost sight of the suspect going into the abandoned building.
01:06
Suspect described as male Hispanic wearing a black sweater.
01:10
Suspect is wearing black shorts and a black sweater.
01:19
Located two buildings north of 65 Laurel Canyon.
01:24
Estimate four minute response time.
01:28
Proceeding with response.
01:30
Suspect still on rooftop of two buildings north.
01:38
Requesting containment.
01:41
Setting containment at Sylvan and Laurel, unit on Irwin and Laurel, another unit by the tiny homes.
02:01
Additional unit back by the tiny homes.
02:06
Request containment Silver and Lower Canyon, Irwin at the tiny homes. Suspect has black sweater wrapped around neck.
02:23
Unit at business near Canoga Avenue.
02:27
Incident 20707.
02:29
Check it.
02:30
Check it.
02:31
Verify your location.
02:34
Suspect possibly stealing copper.
02:37
Wearing black sweater around neck.
02:44
First unit to Laurel Canyon and Sylvan west of Laurel Canyon. Also get a unit to rear of current location.
03:02
Suspect still believed to be in Lower Canyon.
03:15
Contact made with suspect still noncompliant.
03:21
Copy.
03:26
Suspect ducking down two buildings north of current location.
03:32
Gray building near gym.
03:41
Request unit midblock on Laurel Canyon between Erwin and Sylvan for exit point if suspect tries to jump down to the roof.
04:00
Suspect in custody following critical incident.
04:14
Evidence secured.
04:18
Feedback noted.
04:21
Confirming mic checks.
04:26
Commander reporting at 6205 Lower Canyon.
04:30
Victim identified.
04:37
Overhead surveillance active.
04:40
Overhead unit monitoring at Lower Canyon.
04:46
Suspect located about two buildings north on the corner.
04:50
Repeat location details requested.
04:57
Suspect last seen near the middle of building, described wearing green shirt and black shorts crossing Laurel Canyon.
05:12
Described as wearing green over black shorts with black sweater on neck.
05:22
Suspect described again with green shirt and black shorts and black sweater on neck.
05:31
Request unit to Sylvan and Laurel Canyon. Map location shows driveway west of Laurel Canyon.
05:49
Officer needs help at 8525 Tobias Avenue near Lower Canyon. Multiple units responding.
06:18
Urgent call from station.
06:20
Acknowledged.
06:22
Unit en route.
06:26
Standing by for elevator. No stairs.
06:40
Monitoring suspect's location.
06:48
Units on Laurel Canyon right in front of Belazzo Furniture.
06:53
Acknowledged.
06:55
Unit verifying Belazzo Furniture location code 6.
06:59
Unit confirmed at Belazzo Furniture.
07:07
Location confirmed on Atlanta Island.
07:16
Command post set up on Laurel Canyon just south of Irwin.
07:20
Acknowledged.
07:25
Confirmed command post at Laurel Canyon and Kenyon south of Irwin.
07:30
Thank you.
07:31
Suspect taken into custody.
07:38
All units code 4, Tobias Avenue. Suspect in custody.
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Location mentioned:
Tobias Ave, Panorama City, CA 91402
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