Male with Mental Illness Vandalizes Apartment and Flees on Coco Avenue

Summary: A male suffering from mental illness, reportedly under the influence and possibly schizophrenic, vandalized his family's apartment and then fled the scene. The incident began at or near 1501 Palos Verdes Drive North and continued around Nicolette Street and Coco Avenue in Los Angeles, California. The suspect, described as a male Black, no shirt, gray pants, with tattoos on his chest, approximately 6'1" and 200 pounds, was last seen running through houses and was later reported hiding in a dumpster behind 4058 Coco Avenue. Police responded Code 3, canvassed the area, and coordinated efforts to locate and detain the suspect. The family refused prosecution (PPA), and the situation posed a moderate risk due to the suspect's erratic behavior and mental state.