Pit bull attacks woman near Northridge Recreation Center

CALIFORNIA -- A woman was hospitalized Monday after being attacked by a pit bull in Northridge.

The incident happened near the Northridge Recreation Center on the 18300 block of Lemarsh Street just before 11:30 a.m. Investigators say the dog bit the woman on the arms.

The woman's condition is not known at this time.

Animal control officers responded to the scene and were able to capture the dog a short time later. It was unclear who the dog's owner was.

(KAB - Mar 3, 2014)