Three burglary suspects from West Hollywood led California Highway Patrol on a high speed chase reaching speeds of 140 mph ending in Castaic Tuesday evening, officials said.
Around 7:50 p.m. Tuesday officers with the Newhall CHP Office began the pursuit on the 5 Freeway in the Newhall Pass, said Officer Stephan Brandt with the California Highway Patrol traffic Management Center.
“The suspect was wanted from out of the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station area,” Brandt said.
The Sheriff’s helicopter followed the vehicle until CHP officers located the vehicle and initiated the pursuit.
At times the pursuit reached speeds of near 140 mph, according to officials.
The pursuit came to an end north of Lake Hughes Road In Castaic where multiple suspects were taken into custody.
Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.
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