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A woman formerly staying at a women’s sobriety home in the state of California allegedly stole a minivan and led a prolonged police chase culminating with her traveling across the border into the nation of Mexico on the start of the week.

Vehicle Theft Reported from Sober Living Home

According to a law enforcement announcement, a second woman, the owner of the vehicle, forty-five years old, notified authorities that her gray minivan from 2004 was stolen, along with her vehicle key. Walters, who manages two women’s sober living homes, named the alleged thief as Alyssa Wilson at Diana’s House Sober Living, located approximately 60 minutes north-west of Los Angeles.

“My keys were taken out of my manager’s handbag. I arrived right when it was occurring,” she said, adding that the minivan is designated for the sobriety home’s tasks.

Dramatic Chase Unfolds Across Several Regions

Officials tracked the stolen vehicle about 19 kilometers north in a nearby city, where they tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the suspect did not comply and sped away. She reached speeds of about 90mph on the 118 freeway until the chase proceeded into LA County. At that juncture, local sheriff’s deputies handed over the operation to the California highway patrol once the driver merged onto the Interstate 405 traveling southbound.

“This incident is particularly unusual in the context of the traffic conditions allowing drivers to persist on the highway and extend this pursuit,” said a spokesperson from the local law enforcement agency.

Wilson reportedly dodged all the tire-deflation devices deployed on the roadway by authorities, as documented in footage from above.

Cross-Border Escape and Aftermath

The chase finally arrived at the US-Mexico border by early afternoon, prompting the CHP to terminate the chase due to jurisdictional constraints.

The vehicle owner stated on Tuesday that the minivan was located in the Mexican city of Tijuana and that she was working with the authorities to recover the vehicle.

“Ultimately, I’m not worried about the car,” she remarked. “I’m more at ease knowing she wasn’t hurt. The car is replaceable.”

Insight from the Facility Operator

Walters, who has operated Diana’s House Sober Living since October 2024, recognizes that the journey toward sobriety from addiction and trauma is often non-linear.

“This represents a psychological and substance abuse emergency,” Walters emphasized. “There is a need for additional assistance. We need greater resources for those that are struggling.”

“Recovery isn’t always pretty,” she added.