Suspect attempts to steal Hollywood tour van in middle of Sunset Boulevard, police say

The man, who is believed to be homeless, sparked a short chase followed by a brief standoff with police.
Sunday, April 3, 2022
HOLLYWOOD (KABC) -- Tourists had a front row seat to a bizarre scene in Hollywood on Saturday.

It happened at around 12:40 p.m. in the middle of the Sunset strip.
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Police say a man, believed to be homeless, attempted to steal a tour van, sparking a short chase. The pursuit ended in West Hollywood at Sunset and La Cienega boulevards where investigators say the suspect got into a brief standoff with officers.

Police were eventually able to make an arrest when the man left the van and tried to walk away.
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At one point, the suspect apparently crashed into a parked car, but no injuries were reported. He has since been placed into custody.

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