Police blotter

The following arrests were made yesterday:

• 9000 block of Remick Avenue, Arleta: An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape by force. We're following up to get more details.

• 14800 block of Vanowen Street, Van Nuys: A 25-year-old cook was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure.

• 300 block of South Union Avenue, Los Angeles: A 29-year-old clothes washer from Glendale was arrested on suspicion of robbery.

• 8800 block of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Canoga Park: A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of residential burglary.

• 14800 block of Roscoe Boulevard, Panorama City: A 20-year-old student from North Hollywood was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping. Cops are still sussing this case out. We'll know more a little later.

• Vineland Avenue, Sun Valley: A 19-year-old referee was arrested on suspicion of possession of a shuriken, which is a Japanese weapon that looks like a small blade in a star shape.