Chase through the San Fernando Valley ends after driver runs into warehouse

PACOIMA, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A driver in a suspected stolen car led law enforcement on a dangerous chase through the San Fernando Valley Tuesday evening and was later taken into custody after hiding inside a warehouse.

The chase began shortly before 8 p.m. The suspect was driving erratically with the vehicle’s lights off, weaving in between lanes and almost hitting multiple innocent drivers. At times, the chase topped speeds over 90 mph.

The chase came to an end shortly before 8:30 p.m. in the Pacoima area when the suspect ran from the vehicle on foot and into a nearby warehouse.

At least two employees ran out of the warehouse as California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles police officers surrounded the building.

The suspect appeared to hide inside, sparking a standoff with police. Branford Street was closed between San Fernando Road and Laurel Canyon Boulevard.

AIR7 was live over the standoff for over an hour, where LAPD officers were seen going in and out of the warehouse.

At one point, a K-9 was sent inside, but didn’t appear to make contact with the suspect. An officer was also seen entering with a megaphone.

Police were eventually able to take the suspect into custody.

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