Report of Shirtless Man Threatening, Swinging Knife at Passersby

Armacost Ave & Rochester Ave

Published Jul 25 at 11:37 AM · Updated Jul 25 at 12:05 PM

Summary

Police in Los Angeles are searching for a shirtless man reportedly swinging a knife and making threats near Armacost Ave and Rochester Ave. The suspect was last seen heading toward a school, prompting an active search with aerial support.

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Jul 25, 11:37AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Armacost Ave & Rochester Ave.

Jul 25, 11:37AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Armacost Ave & Rochester Ave.

Jul 25, 11:37AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Armacost Ave & Rochester Ave.

Jul 25, 11:37AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Armacost Ave & Rochester Ave.

Jul 25, 11:37AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Armacost Ave & Rochester Ave.

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LA 8 West LA Area · Jul 25, 12:05PM · 0:30

88-53, the PR's left the location. The suspect was last seen near 1440 Armacost, headed towards Rochester. He was holding a Target bag. Unknown location of where the victim ran to. 88-53, roger. You can show Code 4, all parties GOA. All units, Code 4, Armacost, Rochester, all parties are GOA. 88-52, 88-52, Code 1. 88-52, do you have a message? 88-52, handle the ambulance traffic, Granville and Santa Monica.

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LA 8 West LA Area · Jul 25, 12:05PM · 0:15

853, you can show me code 6 in the area. 853, code 6, Armacost and Rochester. Air 18, we'll be over Armacost and Rochester as well. Air 18 is over Armacost and Rochester. 853, do we have a victim? And if so, where is that victim located?

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LA 22 West Traffic · Jul 25, 12:04PM · 0:27

Hotel unit, unit 8828. 8828, additional on your ADW suspect there now, Armourclost and Rochester. Suspect last seen at Armourclost and Rochester, walking towards the elementary school. Suspect, male, White, green baseball hat, no shirt, green shorts, in a backpack, armed with a knife. Assaulted victim, male, White, black shirt, walking his dog, threatened him with a knife. PR no longer has visual. Suspect, other victim. Additional incident, 1975. 975.

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