A stolen Huntington Beach police SUV sparked a high-speed pursuit, which was led by Seal Beach Police and California Highway Patrol (CHP). The suspect, who had reportedly stolen the police vehicle, led authorities on a chase into Lakewood.
The pursuit ended when the suspect crashed the stolen vehicle and fled on foot. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) is currently searching the surrounding neighborhood in an attempt to locate the suspect.
The suspect is wanted for assault on a police officer and vehicle theft, particularly the stolen police vehicle. Authorities are continuing their investigation and search efforts.