Search Involving K-9, Drones Leads To South Bay Suspect

TORRANCE, CA -- A man who allegedly attacked a Torrance resident during an attempted break-in and vehicle theft was taken into custody this afternoon after a three-hour search involving patrol officers, a K-9 unit and drones.

The resident was injured during the confrontation, which took place about 10:30 a.m. in the 1900 block of 236th Street, near Western Avenue, according to Torrance police Sgt. Ronald Harris.

The suspect, who was originally trying to break into the resident's home, somehow got a hold of the keys to the victim's vehicle and fruitlessly attempted to steal it, then fled on foot into the neighborhood, Harris alleged.

Police conducted a methodical search that included Knoll's Lodge at 23701 S. Western Ave. and officers took the man into custody about 1:30 p.m., Harris said.

The suspect's name and age were not immediately available.

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