Introduction to the Incident
A plastic box with several military devices inside was taken to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Foothill Station on Saturday, leading to the evacuation of the immediate area and the station itself for several hours while the Bomb Squad conducted an investigation.
Two people brought the box about 2:30 p.m. Saturday to the station at 12760 Osborne St., near San Fernando Road in Pacoima, according to an LAPD statement. They told police they were cleaning the home of a recently deceased family member when they found what they believed were military devices.
The Investigation and Evacuation
Officers found the ordnances in the box inside the car and the LAPD Bomb Squad was summoned to the scene to use a robot to take pictures of the items, the LAPD said. The station and the immediate area around it were evacuated.
“Because they were military devices, the LAPD collaborated with the United States Marine Corps’ Camp Pendleton EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) unit to determine whether the items were stable enough to be moved to storage,” police said.
Safe Disposal of the Devices
“Once it was determined that it was safe to move the items, the LAPD Bomb Squad packaged them and moved them to a storage facility,” police said. “The U.S. military will collect the items at a later date.”
The area was deemed safe about 9:30 p.m., according to LAPD Officer Jeff Lee.
Public Safety Advisory
Please don’t place yourself, innocent others or first responders at risk by handling or transporting dangerous items. Make a phone call to your local public safety agencies for guidance. https://t.co/4aqtGnu8JR
— #LAFD Talk (@LAFDtalk) July 27, 2025
Related Incidents
Other incidents in the area have also raised concerns about public safety, including:
- Firefighters discovering a body after a motor home fire in Valley Glen
- A missing grenade linked to a deadly LA sheriff’s training center blast
- A landscaper being shot and killed in San Pedro
- A murder-suicide suspect jumping from an apartment building and using a hatchet on victims in Montebello
- A double homicide suspect saying ‘Please don’t shoot me’ in a 911 call from an Encino home
Conclusion
The incident at the LAPD’s Foothill Station highlights the importance of handling military devices with care and seeking professional help when dealing with potentially dangerous items. The swift response of the LAPD Bomb Squad and the collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps ensured the safe disposal of the devices and prevented any potential harm to the public.
FAQs
- Q: What happened at the LAPD’s Foothill Station?
A: A plastic box with several military devices was taken to the station, leading to an evacuation and an investigation by the Bomb Squad. - Q: How were the devices disposed of?
A: The LAPD Bomb Squad packaged the devices and moved them to a storage facility, where they will be collected by the U.S. military at a later date. - Q: What should I do if I find a military device?
A: Do not handle or transport the device. Instead, call your local public safety agency for guidance.
