A serial sexual assault suspect, who was also wanted for possible armed robbery and stealing a car, led police in pursuit for more than an hour through the westside of Los Angeles on Thursday before being taken into custody.  

The chase was initiated around 4 p.m. when the suspect was in San Pedro.  

At one point, he was leading officers with the Los Angeles Police Department in chase inside the port, where L.A. Port Police assisted in the pursuit.  

After getting on the northbound 110 and 405 Freeways, he exited onto surface streets near the Los Angeles International Airport.  

The suspect drove at moderate speeds, only hitting 60 miles per hour for a moment while obeying most traffic signals.  

Near LAX, the suspect pulled into an Arco gas station off Arbor Vitae Street, where he circled the parking lot and immediately got back onto surface streets.

  • Pursuit of serial sex assault suspect
  • Pursuit of serial sex assault suspect
  • Pursuit of serial sex assault suspect
  • Pursuit of serial sex assault suspect
  • Pursuit of serial sex assault suspect
  • Pursuit of serial sex assault suspect
  • Pursuit of serial sex assault suspect

Police attempted several PIT maneuvers, but the suspect accelerated each time, avoiding a collision. He was also able to avoid two spike strips, but eventually ran over a third on Lindbrook Drive after getting off the 405 Freeway yet again.  

When the driver turned onto Medical Plaza Drive, he found himself with nowhere to go. The suspect stopped the vehicle as officers quickly surrounded it with guns drawn.  

Complying with police commands, the suspect opened the door and put his hands up, though he appeared to be having physical issues that made it difficult for him to exit the car and stand on his own.  

Officers took the man into custody and briefly placed him into the back of a patrol vehicle. Just moments later, he was taken out of the cruiser and placed in a wheelchair.  

It is unclear just how many charges the man will be facing.  

Sky5 was overhead.



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