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Los Angeles authorities pursue, capture female suspect in 'Security' shirt who stole armed police cruiser

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department pursued a female driver who stole a police cruiser and barreled down the freeway topping speeds of 160 mph.

Los Angeles authorities on Monday were in pursuit of a female suspect who stole a police cruiser with weapons in the back. 

The police chase reportedly began around 1:30 p.m. in the area of West Rancho Dominguez, a community south of Los Angeles

Officials say the suspect took the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department cruiser when it was parked and a chase ensued. 

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Footage from SkyFOX shows the driver barreling eastbound on the 91 freeway, weaving around other vehicles, topping speeds of 160 mph before exiting the freeway in the Anaheim-Fullerton area of Orange County.

Authorities could be seen chasing the suspect into a dead end at an industrial yard. 

Deputies pinned-in the suspect using a PIT maneuver and pulled her out of the cruiser before arresting her. The suspect could be seen wearing a shirt that appeared to say "Security" on her back. 

No injuries were reported. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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