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The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a grand theft auto suspect.
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Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a grand theft auto suspect.
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