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A female individual formerly staying at a women’s sobriety home in the state of California allegedly took a stolen van and engaged in a hours-long police chase culminating with her traveling across the international boundary into the nation of Mexico on the start of the week.

Auto Theft Reported from Recovery Residence

As stated in a law enforcement statement, a another female, the owner of the vehicle, forty-five years old, reported that her 2004 gray Toyota Sienna was stolen, along with her vehicle key. Walters, who operates two female recovery residences, named the alleged thief as Alyssa Wilson at a recovery facility in Thousand Oaks, located approximately 60 minutes north-west of LA.

“The keys were stolen from my house manager’s purse. I happened to pull up just as it was occurring,” she said, noting that the minivan is designated for the sobriety home’s tasks.

High-Speed Pursuit Unfolds Across Several Regions

Officials tracked the stolen vehicle about 19 kilometers to the north in a nearby city, where they tried to pull the vehicle over, but the suspect did not comply and accelerated rapidly. She attained speeds of about 90mph on the State Route 118 until the chase proceeded into LA County. At that point, Ventura county authorities handed over the operation to the CHP once the driver entered the Interstate 405 traveling southbound.

“This one is very unique in the sense of the road situation allowing individuals to continue to remain on the highway and extend this pursuit,” said a spokesperson from the local law enforcement agency.

Wilson reportedly dodged all the tire-deflation devices deployed on the roadway by authorities, as seen in footage from above.

Cross-Border Escape and Aftermath

The pursuit finally arrived at the US-Mexico border by 1.30pm, prompting the highway patrol to end its pursuit due to legal limitations.

Walters indicated on the following day that the vehicle was situated in the Mexican city of Tijuana and that she was working with the CHP to recover the vehicle.

“Ultimately, I’m not worried about the car,” Walters said. “I’m more at ease aware she wasn’t hurt. The car is replaceable.”

Insight from the Facility Operator

The sober living home owner, who has run the recovery residence since October 2024, recognizes that the journey toward sobriety from substance abuse and trauma is not always linear.

“This represents a mental health and addiction crisis,” she said. “There is a need for more support. It is essential to provide greater resources for those that are facing challenges.”

“The recovery process can be messy,” she added.