San Diego man arrested after vehicle pursuit in El Centro
Karina Bazarte
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – A San Diego man connected to several thefts in El Centro led police on a high-speed pursuit that ended in San Diego County.
El Centro police tried to stop the suspect on Eighth Street and Euclid Avenue.
That’s when the suspect headed off towards San Diego, reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.
“Due to us doing our pursuit, we contacted the Border Patrol for assistance. They were able to stop him at the checkpoint using spike strips,” said Detective Richard Gabat of the El Centro Police Department.
Police say the suspect stole more than $2,500 worth of tools at the Lowes store in El Centro and has a warrant out of Riverside County.
The suspect is being held at the Imperial County Jail on four felonies including evading law enforcement and reckless driving.