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Man Suffers Head Injury During Car Theft

The victim was struck with a "blunt force object."

A man was injured Sunday when a thief struck him on the head in the North Hollywood area and stole a vehicle he was a passenger in, officials said.

The victim was attacked with a “blunt force object” in the 7400 block of Laurel Canyon at about 3:45 a.m., officials said from the Los Angeles Police Department, North Hollywood Division.

Police used a helicopter and K-9 Unit to try and locate suspects in the area.

The stolen vehicle was found a short time later, officials said.

Detectives said it was an on-going investigation.

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