Chase shuts down SB 405 Freeway in Westchester as 7 home-invasion suspects taken into custody

Friday, August 9, 2019
WESTCHESTER, Calif. (KABC) -- The southbound 405 Freeway was shut down in Westchester where officers detained seven home-invasion suspects .

The suspects were wanted for a home-invasion robbery in the 23300 block of Ladrillo Street in Woodland Hills Friday.

The suspects could be seen splayed out across freeway lanes before being detained.
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Commuters exited their cars, skateboarded, and casually dribbled a basketball on the freeway during the closure.
Police chase: Commuters skateboard, dribble basketball as 405 Fwy is shut down at end of pursuit

Police say one of the suspects was armed with a handgun.
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There were no injuries reported. It is unknown what items were taken.

Lanes of the 405 Freeway were reopened a short time later.
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