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Attempted theft ends in shooting in Hollywood

Attempted theft ends in shooting in Hollywood
Attempted theft ends in shooting in Hollywood 01:42

The search is on for some would-be thieves trying to steal a catalytic converter, officers said. But police say those suspects then shot up an apartment building.

It happened around 3:10 a.m. Wednesday in the 700 block of North St. Andrews Place near Melrose Avenue in Hollywood.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, two people were trying to steal the catalytic converter from a Toyota Prius. The owner of the car came outside and yelled at the suspects. 

That's when the suspects jumped into a car and drove off. A few minutes later, they returned and fired multiple rounds into the home, police said. They then fled and are still on the loose. 

The two male suspects drove off in a 2013 or 2014 White Infinity, police said. 

No property was taken. Nobody was injured. Anyone with information is urged to call LAPD. 

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