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Grand theft suspects ditch car, run into Whittier Walmart

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Authorities were in pursuit of grand theft suspects. The pursuit began with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department before getting passed off to the California Highway Patrol. 

The chase took authorities through Chino and onto the CA-60 Freeway. The suspect then exited the 60 Freeway to get on the southbound I-605 Freeway.

Police believe there are at least two people in the car. 

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department said the pursuit began when two men, who are in their 50s, allegedly robbed a store on the 12600 block of Frederick Street in Moreno Valley. 

 

Suspects ditch car, run into Walmart

The suspects have ditched their car next to a large Walmart in Whittier. 

After jumping out of the car, the suspects ran into the massive building with California Highway Patrol not far behind. 

The three suspects were detained shortly after. 

Grand theft suspects ditch car, head into massive Whittier Walmart 04:21
By Matthew Rodriguez
 

Driver goes down the wrong way of road

The driver in the suspected grand theft auto vehicle drove on the wrong side of a long stretch of roach in the Downey-Norwalk area.

There may now be three people in the car. Originally, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department stated that two men were involved in the grand theft and pursuit, however, California Highway Patrol said that the driver was a woman.

Grand theft suspect drives the wrong way on street 00:29
By Matthew Rodriguez
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