Man Who Tried To Abduct Ex-Girlfriend Leads Police On Chase Through OC: Police

IRVINE, CA — A Costa Mesa man suspected of confronting a former girlfriend and forcing her into his pickup truck led police on a pursuit through Irvine Monday.

The incident began when the suspect — identified as 48-year-old Gregory Ramos — showed up at his ex-girlfriend's workplace and brandished what she believed to be a firearm, according to the Irvine Police Department.

According to police, Ramos then forced the victim into the truck, but she was able to escape. He sped off in his truck and was later located by Irvine police, authorities said.

Video shared by the Irvine Police Department showed officers using several PIT maneuvers.

In addition, officers deployed spike strips during the chase, which ended when the truck was eventually blocked in, police said.

Ramos was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping and felony evading, police said.

No further details were immediately available.