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A woman formerly staying at a female recovery facility in California reportedly took a stolen van and led a prolonged law enforcement pursuit ending with her crossing the international boundary into Mexico on Monday.

Vehicle Theft Discovered from Sober Living Home

According to a law enforcement announcement, a second woman, the owner of the vehicle, forty-five years old, reported that her 2004 gray Toyota Sienna was stolen, along with her vehicle key. Walters, who manages two female recovery residences, named the suspect as Alyssa Wilson at Diana’s House Sober Living, located approximately 60 minutes north-west of LA.

“The keys were stolen out of my manager’s handbag. I happened to pull up right when it was occurring,” she said, noting that the vehicle is designated for the sobriety home’s tasks.

Dramatic Chase Develops Across Multiple Counties

Authorities located the stolen vehicle about 19 kilometers north in a nearby city, where they tried to initiate a traffic stop, but Wilson refused to stop and sped away. She reached speeds of about 145km/h on the 118 freeway until the pursuit continued into LA County. At that point, local sheriff’s deputies transferred the operation to the CHP once Wilson merged onto the 405 freeway heading south.

“This one is very unique in the context of the traffic conditions enabling individuals to continue to remain on the freeway and extend this pursuit,” commented a public information officer from the local law enforcement agency.

The suspect reportedly avoided all the tire-deflation devices tossed on the road by authorities, as documented in aerial videos.

International Getaway and Aftermath Developments

The chase finally arrived at the international border by early afternoon, prompting the CHP to end its pursuit due to jurisdictional constraints.

The vehicle owner stated on Tuesday that the minivan was situated in Tijuana, Mexico and that she was working with the CHP to retrieve it.

“At the end of the day, I’m not worried about the vehicle,” she remarked. “I’m relieved knowing she was not injured. The minivan is easily substituted.”

Owner’s Perspective

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

“This is a mental health and addiction emergency,” she said. “We need more support. We need greater resources for those that are facing challenges.”

“The recovery process isn’t always pretty,” Walters concluded.