L.A. Pursuit: Burglary Suspects Ditch U-Haul for Getaway Car, Lead Police on Chaotic Chase

Early Morning Pursuit and Suspect Swap

• 🚨 Police began a pursuit around 4:40 AM after spotting multiple suspects loading a U-Haul with suspected stolen cannabis gummies and vape pens from a warehouse in Central Alameda.
• 🚗 During the initial chase, some suspects jumped from the moving U-Haul, while others eventually stopped and abandoned the truck at a Randy's Donuts.
• 💨 Two individuals then quickly entered a waiting black Lexus sedan, initiating a new, high-speed pursuit.

Chaotic Chase Through Los Angeles

• 🚓 The Lexus driver allegedly rammed a police SUV and led officers on a dangerous chase across the 405 freeway, LAX vicinity, and various South LA neighborhoods.
• 💨 The vehicle traveled at speeds exceeding 100 mph, running numerous red lights.
• 🏃‍♂️ Suspects were seen bailing out of the moving vehicle during the chase.

Crash and Ongoing Search

• 💥 The pursuit concluded when the Lexus, attempting to run a red light at Arlington Avenue and West 48th Street in Hyde Park, crashed into another car and spun out.
• 🏃‍♂️ The man believed to be the driver fled the scene on foot, climbing fences and running through yards.
• 🏡 Authorities are currently conducting a search, including a canine unit and checking several homes in the Hyde Park neighborhood, for the suspect.
• ⚠️ Police are urging residents to stay inside their homes due to the unknown status of the suspect, who may be armed.