🔗 Share this article Female Suspect Evades Police Following High-Velocity Chase from California into Mexican Territory A woman previously residing at a female recovery facility in California allegedly stole a minivan and led a hours-long police chase ending with her traveling across the border into the nation of Mexico on the start of the week. Auto Theft Reported from Sober Living Home According to a police statement, a another female, Nicolle Walters, 45, notified authorities that her gray minivan from 2004 was stolen, along with her car key. The owner, who operates two female recovery residences, named the alleged thief as one of the residents at Diana’s House Sober Living, located approximately 60 minutes north-west of Los Angeles. “My keys were taken from my manager’s handbag. I happened to pull up right when it was happening,” she said, noting that the minivan is used for the sobriety home’s tasks. Dramatic Chase Develops Across Multiple Counties Authorities tracked the van about 12 miles to the north in Simi Valley, where they attempted to pull the vehicle over, but Wilson did not comply and sped away. She reached speeds of about 145km/h on the State Route 118 until the pursuit proceeded into Los Angeles county. At that point, local sheriff’s deputies transferred the pursuit to the California highway patrol once Wilson entered the 405 freeway heading south. “This one is very unique in the sense of the road situation allowing drivers to continue to remain on the highway and prolong this pursuit,” said a public information officer from the local law enforcement agency. The suspect reportedly avoided all the spike strips tossed on the roadway by police, as documented in footage from above. International Getaway and Aftermath The chase finally arrived at the international border by 1.30pm, prompting the CHP to end its pursuit due to legal limitations. The vehicle owner indicated on the following day that the vehicle was located in the Mexican city of Tijuana and that she was working with the authorities to retrieve it. “At the end of the day, I’m not worried about the car,” Walters said. “I’m more at ease knowing she was not injured. The car is easily substituted.” Owner’s Perspective Walters, who has run the recovery residence since October 2024, recognizes that the journey toward sobriety from substance abuse and trauma is often non-linear. “This represents a psychological and substance abuse emergency,” Walters emphasized. “We need more support. It is essential to provide more resources for those that are struggling.” “The recovery process isn’t always pretty,” she added.