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A woman previously residing at a female recovery facility in the state of California reportedly stole a minivan and led a prolonged police chase ending with her traveling across the border into the nation of Mexico on Monday.

Vehicle Theft Discovered from Sober Living Home

According to a law enforcement announcement, a another female, Nicolle Walters, 45, reported that her 2004 gray Toyota Sienna was missing, along with her car key. The owner, who operates two women’s sober living homes, identified the alleged thief as Alyssa Wilson at a recovery facility in Thousand Oaks, located approximately 60 minutes north-west of Los Angeles.

“My keys were stolen from my house manager’s purse. I arrived right when it was happening,” Walters stated, adding that the minivan is designated for the facility’s daily operations.

Dramatic Chase Unfolds Across Several Regions

Authorities tracked the stolen vehicle about 12 miles north in a nearby city, where they attempted to pull the vehicle over, but Wilson did not comply and sped away. She attained speeds of about 90mph on the State Route 118 until the pursuit proceeded into LA County. At that point, Ventura county authorities transferred the operation to the CHP once Wilson entered the 405 freeway heading south.

“This incident is very unique in the sense of the road situation allowing individuals to continue to remain on the highway and prolong this pursuit,” commented a public information officer from the Ventura county sheriff’s office.

The suspect reportedly avoided all the tire-deflation devices tossed on the roadway by police, as seen in footage from above.

International Getaway and Aftermath Developments

The chase finally arrived at the US-Mexico border by 1.30pm, prompting the CHP to end its pursuit due to jurisdictional constraints.

The vehicle owner indicated on Tuesday that the vehicle was located in the Mexican city of Tijuana and that she was working with the CHP to recover the vehicle.

“At the end of the day, I’m not concerned with the car,” Walters remarked. “I’m relieved knowing she was not injured. The car is easily substituted.”

Owner’s Perspective

The sober living home owner, who has run Diana’s House Sober Living since last October, recognizes that the journey toward sobriety from addiction and emotional distress is not always linear.

“This is a mental health and substance abuse crisis,” she said. “There is a need for more support. We need greater resources for those that are facing challenges.”

“The recovery process isn’t always pretty,” Walters concluded.