LAPD Searching for Burglary Suspects Caught on Tape

(LOS ANGELES) -- The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for public assistance in identifying suspects caught on surveillance tapes committing burglaries at Los Angeles hotels.

According to the LAPD, typically two to three suspects enter the hotel between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. One of the suspects creates a diversion while another steals the victim's property and flees in a getaway vehicle.

The LAPD believes the suspects may have committed other burglaries in the area.

The suspects are believed to be a Hispanic man and woman in their late 30s or early 40s. Anyone with information on the suspects or crimes is asked to call (213) 486-7367.

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LAPD Officers Fatally Shoot Armed Man

(LOS ANGELES) -- A man was fatally shot by Los Angeles Police after allegedly pointing a gun at them in Boyle Heights Monday night, The Los Angeles Times reports.

The deceased man, whose name has not been released, was a known gang member. Officers on patrol spotted him riding a bicycle near South Gless and East 3rd streets when there was a confrontation.  He reportedly pulled a gun at police who returned fire, killing him.

It’s not known at this time exactly how many shots were fired.

LAPD’s Force Investigation Division is investigating the incident.

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Big Rig Carrying Fruit Overturns on 210 Freeway

(LOS ANGELES) -- A big rig full of fruit created two types of jam when it crashed Monday morning.

According to The Los Angeles Times, the big rig overturned shortly before 5 a.m. near Myrtle Avenue. The crash blocked three westbound lanes and three eastbound lanes for most of the morning, and officials from the California Highway Patrol initially estimated that lanes would be blocked until 9:15 a.m.

Westbound traffic was reportedly jammed up to the 605 freeway, making the morning commute very difficult.

Officials aren't sure what caused the crash at this time.

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LAPD Investigating Attemped Abductions

(LOS ANGELES) -- Detectives are asking for public assistance in an investigation regarding a suspect or suspects trying to lure female victims into cars.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, four separate incidents have occurred in the Cypress Park area since October, including two cases involving the same victim. The victims reported that a vehicle would pull alongside them while they were walking and offer a ride. Each time, the victim refused and fled the area.

It is not known whether there is one suspect or if there are multiple suspects, according to the LAPD.

The suspect or suspects have been described as a 30- to 45-year-old Hispanic male between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet tall. Victims have described two different vehicles, a 2007 to 2011 light-colored Honda Accord and a 2007 to 2010 green Toyota Camry.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect or suspects is asked to call (213) 344-5741.

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Los Angeles Tops List for Dog Attacks on Mail Carrier

(WASHINGTON) -- Los Angeles has gone to the dogs, as the U.S. Postal Service has ranked it the top city in the country for dog attacks on letter carriers.

On Wednesday, the Postal Service released the list of cities where its employees were most frequently attacked last year. Los Angeles recorded the most attacks with 69 last year.

"If our letter carriers deem your loose dog to be a threat, you'll be asked to pick up your mail at the Post Office until it's safe to deliver," Ken Snavely, acting postmaster of Los Angeles, said in a statement.

The Postal Service says 5,879 postal employees were attacked last year.

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