A man attempting to rob a Chase Bank on Van Nuys Boulevard threatened to blow it up on Thursday afternoon.
Al Abrams from Tarzana acknowledged collecting more than 600 images of child pornography.
The blaze occurs at 19533 Friar St., according to the LAFD.
29 firefighters were at the scene Friday afternoon.
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Here's a roundup of reported crimes in Tarzana from August 14-19.
No structures were threatened.
Keep an eye on your valuables if you're going to the park.
The incident happened at 9:30 a.m Tuesday morning.
It took close to 50 firefighters to contain a fire that broke out Saturday afternoon at Woodley Lakes Gold Course.
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The LAPD says a second person believed to have been involved in the attempted burglary is still being sought.
The 24-year-old was arrested on the west coast three months after the crime on the east coast had been committed.
LAPD still looking for leads in case, still offering $50,000 reward.
Councilman Dennis Zine witnessed the chase and called 911 to report it.
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No arrests are made, but an investigation is ongoing at the home of Michael Jackson's mother.
Over the scanner, West Valley LAPD patrol officers are heard reporting the shooting as it happened. LAFD transports the injured man to Northridge Hospital with a police escort.
70 firefighters are dispatched, and no structures are threatened, LAFD said.
Crimes reported to the LAPD between July 9 and July 15.
Michael Steven Poret, 58, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony vandalism, according to LAPD.
Crimes reported to the LAPD between July 5 and July 11.
Shots fired, assault with a deadly weapon, and several thefts and shoplifts between July 2 and July 8, 2012.
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At the Los Angeles Police Commission's meeting today, the Board approved a "Wireless Camera Surveillance System that will be installed in the West Valley and Topanga Areas in Council District Three."
Crimes are on the rise in the neighborhood.
The man allegedly danced a little too enthusiastically and ranted on stage, disrupting the proceedings.
He was best known for being beaten up by Los Angeles police, which triggered the worst urban riots in a generation.
The suspect is now in custody.
LAPD will set up a DUI-driver's license checkpoint in Sherman Oaks on Friday night.
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A reminder to drive safely.
Detectives arrived with guns drawn and used a search dog as they combed Canoga Park house.
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Here are some of the incidents that were overheard on the police scanner Tuesday morning.
These are the raw scanner reports from the San Fernando Valley Friday.
West Valley LAPD officers are warning residents of a spike in violent and property crimes.
Cadet group knocks on doors to help educate the community about home burglaries after a recent incident on Addison Street.
There's been an upswing in auto break-ins and thefts in the San Fernando Valley. Police have a plan and they think motorists should be part of it.
Senior Lead Officer Rob Trulik discussed burglary thefts from vehicles, pornography filming in homes, home foreclosures, and scams to consider