Man with knife seen on bicycle near Venice and McLaughlin, Los Angeles CA
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man armed with a knife riding a bicycle near Venice Boulevard and McLaughlin Avenue. The suspect was described as a man in his mid-twenties wearing a medical mask, hoodie, jeans, and a blue backpack. Units were dispatched urgently but without lights or sirens.
Audio|Heard on: LAPD Dispatch - West Divisions
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Transcript:
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Any Pacific units, disturbance suspect with a knife, Venice Boulevard and McLaughlin Avenue.
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On Venice between McLaughlin and Sawtelle.
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Suspect male, 25 to 30 years, wearing a gray and red medical mask, black hooded sweater, blue jeans with a blue backpack, armed with a knife.
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Riding on a bike back and forth in front of (name withheld).
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Code 2[1] on (number withheld).
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Code 2: Urgent, non-emergency response; proceed promptly without lights or siren, obeying all traffic laws.
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Location mentioned:
Venice Blvd. & McLaughlin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066
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