Police stop stolen vehicle with two occupants in Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA

Motor Vehicle Theft

Reported: 10/23/2025 11:47 AM

Sanford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90744

Police stopped a stolen 1998 Toyota Corolla near Sanford Ave in Los Angeles. Backup and air units were requested due to the presence of two occupants inside the vehicle. Officers coordinated the response to ensure safety during the vehicle stop.

Audio|Source: LAPD Dispatch - Harbor (5)

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Transcript:

00:00

205 the 9tham william henry five two three returns code 37 vehicle 1998 today of this public corolla four door can do you have a code for

00:12

Two five, let me get a backup. There's going to be one occupant inside.

00:18

We're going to be facing eastbound High Street, facing Flint. I have units respond northbound Sanford,

00:25

and then making eastbound turn inside.

00:32

Hey, you name is Sydney, 525 requests a backup air unit supervisor on a code 37 vehicle.

00:39

9-7 William Henry 523, 9th and William Henry 523.

00:44

Returns to a Pan, 1998 Toyota Corolla 4 door.

00:47

One off to pit inside.

00:49

You just respond and respond eastbound 9th Street north of Sanford. Okay.

00:58

We have two occupants inside.

01:00

They're offering at this time.

01:03

525, we have two officers two officers at this time.

01:10

5 all 30, I'm in route.

01:15

5L30, Roger.

01:16

5L30, Roger.

01:18

525, verify the vehicle is tan in color.

01:22

Okay, Roger.

01:29

Airship[2].

01:35

Any area going to come out on Harbor Frequency, 5A25 requests in the backup on Code 37[1] vehicle,

01:41

I Street in Sanford.

01:44

Air 18.

01:47

Air 18's in route.

01:50

Okay,

01:54

please tell me at route. You're back up.

01:58

5A17, Roger.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

Code 37: Alert for wanted or stolen vehicle or person, based on database hit or record check.

[2]

Airship: Police helicopter unit requested or involved for aerial support.

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Sanford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90744

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