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Pursuit Suspect Arrested During Standoff With CHP Officers In Whittier

EAST WHITTIER (CBSLA.com) — A possible carjacking suspect was arrested Thursday during a standoff with police in Whittier.

The chase began around 3:30 a.m. on the westbound 210 Freeway at the 605 Freeway, according to California Highway Patrol officers.

The suspect quickly led authorities along the southbound 605 Freeway and the southbound 5 Freeway.

The hour-long pursuit terminated in the area of Culver Road and Mar Vista, according to officers.

The man surrendered to police shortly before 5 a.m., officials said.

It remains unclear if the suspect was armed during the incident.

The investigation is ongoing.

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