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Man tries to set car on fire near Woodman and OxnardLos Angeles CA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Oxnard St & Woodman Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91401

As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a call near Woodman Avenue and Oxnard Street in Los Angeles about a man who attempted to ignite a car using a small torch. No other weapons were reported at the scene.

Audio|Heard on: LAPD Dispatch - Valley Bureau
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00:16
Transcript:
00:00
Any event has any possible arson suspect? Woodman and Oxnard.
00:02
Suspect is a transient male, 28 years, thin build with facial hair, wearing a black beanie, white tank top, and black backpack.
00:09
Attempted to light (name withheld)'s car on fire with a small hand torch.
00:13
No other weapons seen.
00:14
Code 2[1], (number withheld).
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[1]
Code 2: Urgent, non-emergency response; proceed promptly without lights or siren, obeying all traffic laws.

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Location mentioned:
Oxnard St & Woodman Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91401

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