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Standoff Ends with Arrest of Copper Wire Thief

1/27/2026

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  • The Los Angeles Police Department arrested a suspected copper wire thief after a several-hour standoff in Chatsworth, following a theft at an underground vault on Germain Street.
  • During the standoff, one suspect was detained and another hid inside a manhole.
  • After hours of negotiation, authorities deployed tear gas, prompting the suspect to emerge and be taken into custody.
  • The Los Angeles Police Department managed the situation without further incident.