Officers chase a Toyota Prius driver July 4, 2024 in the San Fernando Valley.
Officers chased the driver of a Toyota Prius Thursday on streets and freeways in the San Fernando Valley before backing off the pursuit in the North Hollywood area.
The chase began after a report of a stolen car. Details about the crime were not immediately available.
The pursuit was in the Glendale area before entering Burbank, where the driver stopped in a restaurant parking lot, and continued on the 134 Freeway into North Hollywood. Officers in patrol SUVs pulled off the chase when the driver exited onto streets.
The driver pulled into a 7-Eleven parking lot and appeared to speak with two people before driving back toward Burbank.
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The driver appeared to be traveling at or near the speed limit on a day of light Fourth of July traffic.
