HAWTHORNE, Calif. (KABC) — A stolen French bulldog was recovered from a pair who led authorities on a wild chase amid heavy traffic on the 405 Freeway Tuesday.
The dog was recovered after a bizarre interaction between the suspects – a man and a woman – and California Highway Patrol officers in the Hawthorne area.
The male driver had stopped fleeing police on Inglewood Avenue near 135th Street. A female passenger exited the car, followed by the man who came out with the dog.
An unusual amount of time passed with the suspects talking with CHP officers and there appeared to be some confusion during the encounter, but both suspects were taken into custody without incident.
The man surrendered the dog to officers. The Compton sheriff’s station later confirmed the dog was stolen.
AIR7 HD was first over the chase just before 4:45 p.m. as the driver weaved through traffic. Authorities say the driver was initially wanted for DUI and reckless driving.
WATCH: Driver weaves through traffic on 405 Freeway during pursuit
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