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Burglary Suspect Arrested After Standoff At Los Feliz Home Of Director Spike Jonze

LOS FELIZ (CBSLA) – A burglary suspect was arrested Tuesday after barricading himself inside an upscale Los Feliz home belonging to Oscar-winning director Spike Jonze.

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Creative Director of Viceland, Spike Jonze, speaks onstage during the Viceland panel at the A+E Networks 2016 Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on January 6, 2016 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for A+E Networks)

At around 6 a.m., someone discovered the suspect inside the home and called 911, according to Los Angeles police.

When the suspect refused to come out, LAPD SWAT responded and a standoff ensued.

Sometime after 10 a.m. the suspect was arrested. There were no reports of injuries or nearby evacuations.

The suspect's name and the charges he faces were not confirmed. It's unclear if he was armed.

The enigmatic filmmaker was less than eager to talk about the ordeal.

"I don't really know what to say about it, but nice to meet you guys," Jonze told reporters as he drove away.

According to property records, the home is registered to Oscar-nominated director Spike Jonze, whose real name is Adam Speigel. However, police would not immediately confirm that the break-in occurred at Jonze's home or whether he was there at the time.

Jonze has directed films including "Being John Malkovich," "Adaptation," "Her" and "Where the Wild Things Are," along with dozens of music videos. He won an Oscar for best original screenplay for "Her."

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