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A female individual previously residing at a female recovery facility in the state of California reportedly took a stolen van and led a prolonged police chase culminating with her crossing the international boundary into Mexico on Monday.

Vehicle Theft Discovered from Sober Living Home

According to a police statement, a another female, the owner of the vehicle, forty-five years old, reported that her 2004 gray Toyota Sienna was missing, along with her vehicle key. The owner, who operates two female recovery residences, identified the alleged thief as one of the residents at Diana’s House Sober Living, located approximately 60 minutes north-west of LA.

“My keys were stolen out of my house manager’s purse. I happened to pull up just as it was happening,” Walters stated, noting that the minivan is designated for the sobriety home’s tasks.

Dramatic Chase Unfolds Across Multiple Counties

Officials tracked the stolen vehicle about 19 kilometers north in Simi Valley, where they tried to pull the vehicle over, but the suspect did not comply and sped away. She reached speeds of about 145km/h on the 118 freeway until the pursuit proceeded into LA County. At that point, Ventura county authorities transferred the pursuit to the CHP once Wilson entered the Interstate 405 heading south.

“This one is particularly unusual in the context of the road situation allowing individuals to continue to remain on the highway and prolong this chase,” said a public information officer from the Ventura county sheriff’s office.

The suspect allegedly dodged all the tire-deflation devices tossed on the road by police, as documented in footage from above.

Cross-Border Escape and Aftermath

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

Walters stated on Tuesday that the minivan was located in Tijuana, Mexico and that she was working with the CHP to recover the vehicle.

“At the end of the day, I’m not worried about the car,” Walters remarked. “I’m relieved knowing she wasn’t hurt. The car is easily substituted.”

Owner’s Perspective

The sober living home owner, who has run Diana’s House Sober Living since last October, recognizes that the journey toward sobriety from addiction and trauma is not always linear.

“This represents a psychological and addiction emergency,” she said. “We need more support. It is essential to provide greater resources for those that are facing challenges.”

“Recovery can be messy,” Walters concluded.