Burglary suspect surrenders after chase, standoff in Norwalk
LOS ANGELES - A burglary suspect led sheriff's deputies on a chase in a stolen vehicle Wednesday, which culminated in a crash in Norwalk and an hours-long standoff.
What we know:
Deputies responded to a report of a commercial burglary around 7:45 a.m. in the 15300 block of Norwalk Boulevard.
The suspect allegedly took keys from a commercial vehicle, initiating a brief pursuit.
The chase ended when the suspect crashed into a truck near the Rosecrans Avenue exit on the southbound 5 Freeway.
Following the crash, the suspect refused to exit the vehicle, leading to a standoff.
Crisis negotiation and special enforcement teams were called to the scene.
The suspect surrendered without further incident at approximately 10:50 a.m.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the suspect.
Additionally, the specific details regarding the extent of the damage to the vehicles involved in the crash were not immediately reported, nor were there any immediate reports of injuries.
The suspect's identity was not released. It's unclear what charges they are facing.
The Source: Information for this report was primarily obtained from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Information Bureau and a deputy who spoke to City News Service, providing direct accounts of the incident, including details on the initial burglary report, the pursuit, and the standoff's resolution. These official sources allowed us to confirm the timeline of events and the actions taken by law enforcement.