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As if it were part of a scene from some action movie, the agents of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) They were looking to stop a Rolls-Royce Phantom reported stolen along several freeways and ended up on the streets of downtown Los Angeles.
According to reports from Telemundo, the driver of the Rolls-Royce drove through Pasadena and Arcadia before entering downtown Los Angeles around noon. The chase ended when the driver entered a parking lot.
During the chase, a CHP helicopter was following the car, going into surveillance mode instead of pursuit due to the dangers associated with high speeds that were reached on the asphalt.
According to the official report, shortly before 11:30 am, the California Highway Patrol he was chasing the blue luxury vehicle heading west on the 210 Freeway through Arcadia. The driver then exited the freeway and continued west on city streets.
As the chase entered the city of Los Angeles, the CHP notified the LAPD, who joined in.
The car eventually pulled into a parking lot near the intersection of the LA Grand Hotel. Soon after, all police vehicles came to a halt as a CHP helicopter continued to monitor the scene from above.
The Rolls Royce was stolen sometime on Tuesday, according to a Highway Patrol spokesman. It was not clear where the theft occurred, but the owner had been tracking the vehicle and provided the information to the CHP.
So far there is no report of any detainees, while the investigation is ongoing by the authorities. During the pursuit, no injuries or damage were reported.
*With information from ABC News and CNN.
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