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A female individual formerly staying at a female recovery facility in the state of California reportedly took a stolen van and led a prolonged police chase ending with her crossing the international boundary into Mexico on the start of the week.

Auto Theft Discovered from Sober Living Home

According to a police statement, a another female, the owner of the vehicle, 45, reported that her 2004 gray Toyota Sienna was missing, along with her vehicle key. The owner, who manages two female recovery residences, identified the alleged thief as Alyssa Wilson at Diana’s House Sober Living, situated approximately an hour’s drive of LA.

“The keys were taken out of my manager’s handbag. I happened to pull up just as it was occurring,” Walters stated, adding that the minivan is designated for the sobriety home’s tasks.

High-Speed Pursuit Develops Across Several Regions

Authorities tracked the van about 12 miles to the north in Simi Valley, where they tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the suspect did not comply and sped away. She reached speeds of about 145km/h on the 118 freeway until the chase proceeded into LA County. At that point, Ventura county authorities handed over the pursuit to the California highway patrol once the driver merged onto the 405 freeway heading south.

“This one is particularly unusual in the sense of the traffic conditions allowing drivers to persist on the highway and extend this pursuit,” commented a spokesperson from the local law enforcement agency.

The suspect allegedly dodged all the tire-deflation devices deployed on the roadway by police, as documented in aerial videos.

International Getaway and Aftermath

The chase finally arrived at the international border by 1.30pm, prompting the CHP to terminate the chase due to jurisdictional constraints.

The vehicle owner stated on Tuesday that the vehicle was located in Tijuana, Mexico and that she was working with the authorities to retrieve it.

“Ultimately, I’m not concerned with the vehicle,” Walters remarked. “I’m more at ease aware she was not injured. The car is replaceable.”

Owner’s Perspective

Walters, who has run Diana’s House Sober Living since October 2024, recognizes that the journey toward sobriety from substance abuse and emotional distress is not always linear.

“This is a mental health and addiction emergency,” she said. “There is a need for more support. It is essential to provide more resources for those that are struggling.”

“The recovery process isn’t always pretty,” Walters concluded.