Wild Stolen Car Chase Through Baldwin Park Ends With Multiple PIT Maneuvers: CHP

BALDWIN PARK, CA — A driver in a car reported stolen led officers on a 45-minute chase that began in El Monte, raced through Baldwin Park, and ended in Boyle Heights after multiple PIT maneuvers, police said.

The chase began about 6:45 p.m. in El Monte and the driver led officers on freeways and streets in Baldwin Park, Rosemead, Lincoln Heights and downtown Los Angeles.

The driver managed to keep going despite several PIT maneuvers, including two that send parts flying from the car.

Another PIT maneuver finally brought the pursuit to an end about 7:30 p.m.

The driver and two passengers who were in the vehicle were taken into custody.

The vehicle was reported stolen, according to an El Monte police dispatcher.

El Monte police initially chased the vehicle, but the pursuit was taken by the California Highway Patrol, which brought it to an end.

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