Police Chase Shuts Down US/Mexico Border Entrance At San Ysidro

SAN DIEGO, CA — The California Highway Patrol shut down traffic at the US/Mexico San Ysidro border entrance Wednesday night due to a police chase that ended at the border.

The CHP confirmed the ongoing closure and traffic diversion to Patch at 9 p.m.

It stemmed from a Riverside County Sheriff's Department chase that began in Jurupa Valley shortly before 7 p.m.

Deputies located a suspect wanted for grand theft in the area of Van Buren Boulevard and Clay Street in Jurupa Valley, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lt. Deirdre Vickers.

"Deputies attempted a vehicle stop, but the suspect failed to yield, and deputies initiated a pursuit," she said in a written statement. "The pursuit continued through Jurupa Valley and onto the westbound 91 Freeway. Deputies continued the pursuit onto southbound Interstate 15.

"With assistance from the Riverside Sheriff’s Aviation and K9 Unit, the pursuit continued southbound into San Diego County and onto the southbound 5 Freeway, where it ended near the United States Border, and the suspect was ultimately taken into custody," she added. "No Riverside Sheriff deputies were involved in a shooting or injured during this incident. This is an active and ongoing investigation."

Neither the CHP or Riverside County Sheriff's Department would confirm reports on social media of gunfire at the border. Patch has been unable to verify such reports.

"No further details are available at this time," Vickers said.

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