WWW.LSPD.SAGOV.US Los Santos Police Department Press Release Tuesday, January 8th, 2022 "TO PROTECT AND SERVE" |
Weekly Report 2205
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At around 1730 this Sunday the Los Santos Police Department received a call regarding two individuals fighting at Legion Square in the Downtown Los Santos area as the caller clarified the situation escalated after one of the individuals tried breaking into the vehicle of the owner who was later confirmed to the fighting the thief. Bystanders witnessed the situation and as a responding unit arrived they were informed the fight was taken to a nearby underground parking structure just a block down from Legion Square.
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The first responding unit rerouted to the underground parking to investigate as additional units were tasked with questioning witnesses and securing the scene of the crime. The first responding unit entered the parking garage and found one injured individual, the later confirmed suspect, and the owner of the vehicle standing over him - seemingly speaking to the thief. Both individuals were detained with no resistance as secondary units, along with a Detective unit responding to the underground parking lot to provide assistance. Members of the Los Santos Emergency Services responded to the incident as well - rendering aid upon entering the scene to the injured thief.
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After a lengthy investigation by the Detective unit, collecting witness statements, comparing calls and unit response times it was confirmed the injured thief attempted to steal a vehicle, ran to the underground parking lot, and instigated a fight - fighting the owner of the vehicle. The owner luckily overpowered the thief and managed to keep him restrained until Officers arrived. The injured thief was transported to Pillbox Medical Centre for medical attention before being taken to the Department of Corrections for processing. The detained owner was released and taken back to their vehicle after giving a final statement on the situation with no sustained injuries and the vehicle being retrieved with no damage present.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
- Written By:
Lieutenant Tim Havlicek
Commanding Officer, Media Relations Division
[email protected]
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For Information, Contact:
Media Relations Division Public Inquiries
Los Santos Police Department
Sinner Street 69, Mission Row
Los Santos, SA, 90013