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.