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Police Pursuit of Burglary Suspect on 5 Freeway in Sun Valley Area

Police were pursuing a burglary suspect in the Sun Valley area Tuesday, authorities said.

Newschopper4 Alpha is over the chase around 8:00 p.m., after the vehicle had moved through the Hollywood and West Hollywood areas.

The vehicle was traveling at high speeds, up to 140 mph, on the 5 Freeway northbound in the Sun Valley area.

The California Highway Patrol was chasing the vehicle, and the vehicle switched off its lights and was driving blacked out.

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After continuing to drive at dangerously fast speeds and swerving around traffic, the driver abruptly pulled over to the inside shoulder. The California Highway Patrol then began to provide instructions to the driver.

Around 8:20 p.m., a passenger emerged from the front seat and slowly backed towards authorities while his pants appeared to be falling down. A few moments later, another passenger appeared to exit the back seat of the vehicle and also walked slowly back towards officers until he was taken into custody.

No other information was available.

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