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A female individual formerly staying at a female recovery facility in the state of California reportedly took a stolen van and led a prolonged police chase ending with her traveling across the border into Mexico on Monday.

Vehicle Theft Discovered from Sober Living Home

According to a law enforcement statement, a another female, Nicolle Walters, 45, notified authorities that her 2004 gray Toyota Sienna was stolen, along with her car key. Walters, who manages two female recovery residences, named the suspect as Alyssa Wilson at Diana’s House Sober Living, located approximately an hour’s drive of LA.

“My keys were taken from my house manager’s purse. I happened to pull up right when it was happening,” Walters stated, noting that the minivan is designated for the sobriety home’s tasks.

High-Speed Pursuit Develops Across Multiple Counties

Authorities tracked the stolen vehicle about 19 kilometers to the north in a nearby city, where they attempted to pull the vehicle over, but the suspect did not comply and sped away. She reached speeds of about 145km/h on the State Route 118 until the chase proceeded into Los Angeles county. At that juncture, local sheriff’s deputies handed over the operation to the CHP once the driver merged onto the Interstate 405 traveling southbound.

“This one is very unique in the sense of the traffic conditions enabling individuals to continue to remain on the highway and extend this chase,” said a public information officer from the Ventura county sheriff’s office.

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

Cross-Border Escape and Aftermath

The pursuit eventually reached the US-Mexico border by early afternoon, leading to the CHP to terminate the chase due to legal limitations.

The vehicle owner indicated on the following day that the minivan was located in the Mexican city of Tijuana and that she was working with the authorities to retrieve it.

“Ultimately, I’m not concerned with the vehicle,” Walters remarked. “I’m more at ease knowing she was not injured. The car is easily substituted.”

Owner’s Perspective

Walters, who has operated the recovery residence since October 2024, recognizes that the journey toward sobriety from addiction and emotional distress is often non-linear.

“This represents a psychological and addiction crisis,” Walters emphasized. “We need additional assistance. We need greater resources for those that are facing challenges.”

“The recovery process can be messy,” she added.