Suspect in custody after leading LAPD on chase across San Fernando Valley with possible stolen Mercedes-Benz

By Alexi Chidbachian

Updated March 17, 2022 10:20pm PDT

LAPD in pursuit of possible stolen Mercedes-Benz SUV

A police chase is underway involving a possible stolen Mercedes-Benz SUV across the San Fernando Valley.

LOS ANGELES - A suspect is in custody after leading the Los Angeles Police Department on a chase through parts of the San Fernando Valley Thursday evening.

SkyFOX was over the scene as the suspect drove through parts of Van Nuys, Encino, and on the 101 southbound during rush-hour traffic.

The vehicle, a dark-colored Mercedes, was believed to be stolen.

The vehicle eventually exited off Woodman Ave. and turned onto Riverside Dr. in Sherman Oaks.

The driver got away from police after entering the parking structure of the Sherman Oaks mall. The suspect was eventually arrested after a brief search of the area.

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