LAPD has suspect in custody after receiving call about possible arson
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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) received a call on Thursday afternoon local time about a possible arson suspect, Newsweek has learned.
In a 4:30 p.m. radio call, "a male was heard stating a suspect was attempting to light a fire" at the 21700 block of Ybarra Road in Los Angeles, an LAPD official told Newsweek. Police added that officers arrived and apprehended a suspect.
But the official also said the LAPD is "continuing our investigation and cannot confirm any connection to any fire by this suspect at this time."
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.