Barricaded Burglary Suspect Captured in Hollywood Hills

A burglary suspect barricaded himself in a home in the Hollywood Hills for about three hours today before being taken into custody.

The break-in was reported about 10:10 a.m. in the 6800 block of Alta Loma Terrace, police said. Residents of the area said they heard screaming and called police.

Police surrounded the residence but the man, believed to be a transient, refused to come out, said Los Angeles police Officer Liliana Preciado. A SWAT team was ultimately called when the residents of the home said there was a firearm inside.

The man was taken into custody shortly before 1 p.m., police said.

As a precaution during the standoff, the Highland Avenue offramp from the southbound Hollywood (101) Freeway was closed to limit traffic from entering the area, the California Highway Patrol reported.

City News Service

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