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Los Angeles police chase: Kidnapping suspect arrested after low-speed chase through LA, Orange County
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Los Angeles police chase: Kidnapping suspect arrested after low-speed chase through LA, Orange County

EL MONTE, Calif. (KABC) — A kidnapping suspect was arrested Saturday after a low-speed chase through Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Details are limited, but according to the California Highway Patrol, officers were called about the suspect just before 7 p.m.

A traffic stop turned into a pursuit on the 5 Freeway near the 605.

The suspect, who has not been identified, was in a white Ford Mustang convertible with Nevada license plates and had a woman in the vehicle, who is believed to be the victim.

Information about the alleged kidnapping was not immediately available, but the El Monte Police Department confirmed to Eyewitness News that a “kidnapping case has occurred” in the city.

After several unsuccessful attempts, officers were able to slow down the suspect by deploying spike strips.

The Mustang was seen with flat tires while traveling south on the 405 freeway near Valley View Street in the Huntington Beach/Westminster area.

The chase ended around 8:35 p.m

The suspect was detained by El Monte police. The female passenger was not injured.

At one point, the suspect and the alleged victim were seen hugging before the suspect was taken into custody. The relationship between the two is unclear.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.

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