Suspect threatens customers with metal object at laundromat, Los Angeles CA

Assault

Reported: 11/14/2025 08:49 PM

Near S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037

A man armed with a small metal object threatened customers and threw beer cans inside a laundromat near South Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. Two suspects fled in a white vehicle without a license plate. Police are responding to the scene.

Audio|Source: LAPD - South Bureau

03:50

Transcript:

00:00

Mr. Mr. Mr. 2ndndale-1203 South Figuilla Street.

00:02

1-2003-03-1303.

00:04

It's either laundromat.

00:06

Suspect male, about 40 years old, wearing a gray shirt and khaki pants, armed with a small metal object.

00:11

Threatening employees.

00:12

It's Code 3[1]-1759 to 1831.

00:19

Last seen eastbound on Lancet. Suspect took a white wagon with no license plate and tinted windows. Suspects were armed.

00:42

Two, incident three-five three one.

00:58

Ms.

01:00

Location details masked for privacy.

01:22

Responding code 3 from Artisia and Redondo to Lancet.

01:37

Second.

01:41

For repeat.

01:44

24 counts of 41 to responding from McRio and Mona.

01:52

Imperial.

01:54

Imperial.

01:58

Imperial.

02:00

Imperial and Mona.

02:04

Imperial and Mona.

02:05

Units cancel 117-37-57-56, all unit station 844, Sonico 3, from Imperial and Mona to Landit and 112.

02:15

Details masked for privacy.

02:44

New 41 respondent in Redondo to 110 Redondo to near South Dakota Street.

03:06

Two suspects: one male about 22 years, wearing a white shirt and armed; second male wearing a dark jacket and ski mask.

03:26

J3 roger show back to 41.

03:34

Suspect still on scene, armed with an unknown small metal object, throwing beer cans at customers, currently inside business at front door.

Police codes explained

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[1]

Code 3: Emergency response; proceed immediately with lights and siren.

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Near S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037

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