Possible kidnapping and man with wood axe reported in downtown, Los Angeles CA


Reports of a possible kidnapping linked to human trafficking near 18th Street and Los Angeles Street. Separately, a transient man carrying a wood axe was seen in front of Starbucks near 2nd and Central Avenue.
Audio|Source: LAPD Hotshot/K-9/Air Hailing
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Transcript:
Any central unit possible kidnap suspect, possibly human trafficking involved 18th in Los Angeles, Code 2, Incident 3053, RD-195. Any central unit 311[1] man, second and central in front of Starbucks, suspect is a transient male Hispanic, a brown blanket over shoulders, rain a black shirt, performing wood axe. Code 2, Incident 3054, RD128. All units code for 1050s, South Park View, and all evidence of crime.
Any central unit possible kidnap suspect, possibly human trafficking involved 18th in Los Angeles, Code 2, Incident 3053, RD-195. Any central unit 311[1] man, second and central in front of Starbucks, suspect is a transient male Hispanic, a brown blanket over shoulders, rain a black shirt, performing wood axe. Code 2, Incident 3054, RD128. All units code for 1050s, South Park View, and all evidence of crime.
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311: Indecent exposure (possible code, context unclear)
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Location mentioned:
Near S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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