Police Chase Across Los Angeles County Ends in Pasadena

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. – A police chase spanning multiple cities across Los Angeles County concluded in the Pasadena area Wednesday night, March 4, after approximately half an hour. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) pursued the suspect through Van Nuys, Whittier, and portions of the San Gabriel Valley before the chase ended in Pasadena.

Details of the Chase

The chase began around 10 p.m. On March 4. According to reports, the suspect vehicle reached speeds exceeding 100 mph at various points during the pursuit, as recorded by SkyFOX radar. As of 11 p.m., no arrests had been announced in connection with the chase, and the origin of the vehicle theft remains unknown.

CHP Presence in the Area

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Altadena Area office, located at 2130 Windsor Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001, is responsible for patrolling approximately 400 square miles. This includes the unincorporated communities of Altadena, La Crescenta, Chapman Woods, and Pasadena [CHP Altadena]. CHP officers also patrol State Route 134, State Route 710, and portions of Interstate 210, Interstate 5, State Route 118, and State Route 2.

About Altadena

Altadena is an unincorporated community within Los Angeles County, situated in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. It is bordered by the Angeles National Forest to the north and the city of Pasadena to the south [CHP Altadena]. The name “Altadena” comes from the Spanish words “alta” (upper) and “dena” (from Pasadena), meaning “upper valley.”

Contacting the CHP Altadena Office

The CHP Altadena office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. And can be reached at (626) 296-8100 [LA County Parks Locator].