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Driver Arrested After Return to U.S. Following 170-Mile SoCal Pursuit Into Mexico

CHP halted the multiagency chase near the border for public safety after a minivan was taken from a Thousand Oaks sober‑living home.

Overview

  • Alyssa Wilson, 29, was taken into custody Tuesday at the San Ysidro Port of Entry and the stolen Toyota Sienna was recovered, according to CHP.
  • Ventura County officials say Wilson faces felony counts of vehicle theft and evading an officer, with bail set at $50,000 and a court appearance scheduled Thursday.
  • The pursuit began around 10:35 a.m. Monday after the van was reported stolen in Thousand Oaks and moved from SR‑118 to I‑405 and then I‑5 through four counties.
  • Officers attempted several spike‑strip deployments that failed, and CHP canceled active pursuit near SR‑905 for public‑safety reasons after notifying U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
  • Authorities and facility representatives reported mental‑health concerns related to the driver as the investigation continues.