Suspicious package found at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

A suspicious package found early Tuesday at the entrance of the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, Calif. prompted officials to briefly shut down the area.

Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies found a suitcase padlocked to railing near the north entrance of the facility at 8:25 a.m., according to a report from the L.A. Sheriff’s Department, County Services Bureau.

Officials closed the entrance and searched the hospital for the owner of the suitcase while K-9 units were brought in to inspect the package, according to the report. Before the K-9 units arrived at the scene, the owner of the suitcase was found.

The entrance was shut down for about 15 minutes and no medical services were affected.

Compiled by Loic Hostetter, Bruin senior staff.