Possible armed suspect near Woodman Ave laundromat, Los Angeles CA
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers received information about a possible suspect with a knife near a laundromat on Woodman Avenue in Van Nuys. Three men were described, one reportedly claiming to have a knife, though no weapons were seen. A Code 2 non-emergency response was requested while authorities monitored for updates.
Audio|Heard on: LAPD Dispatch - Valley Bureau
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Transcript:
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Suspect near Woodman Avenue at Laundry Essentials.
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Suspects are three males, ages around 50 to 60 years, number withheld.
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Black hair, gray beard, gray shirt, gray jacket, white shirt around his neck.
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Possibly black or blue pants.
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Stated he had a knife.
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No weapons observed.
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Number two is wearing a white blanket in a wheelchair.
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Number three wearing black knit cap,
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black jacket, black pants, black boots.
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Monitored comments for further Code 2[1].
Police codes explained
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Code 2: Urgent, non-emergency response; proceed promptly without lights or siren, obeying all traffic laws.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Woodman Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
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