LA police search for suspected car thief

Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department are searching for a suspected car thief on Tuesday.

The suspect, driving a white vehicle, led police on a chase in the University Park area before continuing into downtown LA

After determining that the suspect was driving recklessly in heavy traffic, patrol cars called off the pursuit, but authorities continued to pursue the suspect from the air.

In the area of ​​21st Street, the driver and three passengers exited the vehicle and fled on foot, jumping over fences in the area.

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