Possibly armed man not found inside Northridge home after hours-long barricade

NORTHRIDGE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A man possibly armed with a knife was barricaded inside a home in Northridge Monday morning, prompting a response from Los Angeles police.

Authorities responded to the 18900 block of Bahama Street around 8 a.m. and officers were working to take the man into custody.

Further details about the barricade weren't available, but the suspect was also reportedly vandalizing property.

AIR7 HD was over the scene as officers searched the area with two K-9 units.

The standoff went on for several hours, but police say the man was never found.