BELLFLOWER, Calif. - A man who led authorities on a pursuit in a stolen U-Haul truck through Los Angeles and Orange Counties on Tuesday morning was taken into custody in Bellflower.
During the pursuit, FOX 11 learned the U-Haul was initially reported stolen by Irvine PD when they received a call about the vehicle on Knott and Thelma avenues.
The suspect then led Irvine officers to Buena Park where Irvine PD called off the pursuit. Buena Park PD picked up the pursuit and requested California Highway Patrol to take over at 4:53 a.m.
on the 60 Freeway. The suspect then led CHP officers to the southbound 5 Freeway toward Los Feliz. The U-Haul was 26 feet, the largest available for rental, and was carrying a trailer.