Metro steps up security in LA out of 'abundance of caution'

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Dec 6, 2016

Metro steps up security in LA out of 'abundance of caution'

Authorities say they're responding to a potential threat on the Red Line. According to city officials, an anonymous tip said there was a specific threat to the Universal City station today.

Authorities say they're responding to a potential threat on the Red Line. According to city officials, an anonymous tip said there was a specific threat to the Universal City station today.

If you're riding LA Metro trains today, you may notice more security around the stations. That's because authorities say they're responding to a potential threat. According to city officials, an anonymous tip said there was a specific threat to the Universal City station on the Red Line today.

Read Metro's update on the situation here.

LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said it has not yet been determined if the theat is credible, but out of "an abundance of caution," security has been stepped up.

For more, we're joined by Metro spokesperson, Rick Jager.

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