Deputies in pursuit of a stolen vehicle near Watts

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is in pursuit of a stolen vehicle near Watts.

The deputies from the Lakewood Sheriff's Station started the pursuit. It continued to the Watts-South Gate area. 

At least one occupant jumped out of the stolen car after reaching a dead end.

Dozens of deputies arrived to the scene to find many residents scattering as they searched for the outstanding occupant.