Epic Southern California Chase Ends With Suspect Fleeing Into Mexico

A stolen minivan sparked a dramatic two-hour, 170-mile chase through four Southern California counties on Monday, ending with the suspect escaping across the U.S.-🇲🇽Mexico border, authorities said.

According to The Associated Press, the pursuit began around 11 a.m. when deputies responded to reports of a Toyota Sienna stolen from outside a sober living home in Thousand Oaks, roughly 40 miles northwest of 🌴Los Angeles, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

The suspect, a 29-year-old woman residing at the facility, led deputies on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of 90 mph. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) took over as the minivan headed south on Interstate 405 into 🌴Los Angeles County.

TV news helicopters captured the chase as the driver swerved to avoid hitting spike strips placed by officers. Even a second attempt failed to stop the vehicle, which continued into 📍Orange County on Interstate 5 around noon.

According to officials, the pursuit eventually reached San Diego County, prompting the CHP to notify U.S. Customs and Border Protection shortly after 1 p.m. that the minivan was nearing the border with