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armed suspects
Coverage of armed suspects in the Nexus archive.
- Uptick in catalytic converter thieves reported in L.A. County community; police advise residents to not confront suspects
Catalytic converter thefts have increased in Whittier, L.A. County, prompting police to warn residents against confronting suspects due to potential armed threats. The Whittier Police Department reports these thefts typically occur overnight.
- LIVE: LAPD officers chase armed suspects in downtown L.A.
LAPD officers are pursuing an armed suspect wanted for assault with a deadly weapon in downtown Los Angeles. The suspect drove erratically at high speeds, including on the wrong side of the road, as officers followed closely.