2 Arrested After Stolen Car Pursuit Ends Near Sherman Oaks Galleria

Police were pursuing a reportedly stolen car in the San Fernando Valley area before the driver fled on foot and was taken into custody near a Sherman Oaks mall Wednesday.

The pursuit came to an end in front of the Sherman Oaks Galleria after the driver zigzagged on and off the 405 and 101 Freeways.

LAPD officials said they began following the stolen white Toyota at 3:15 p.m. after the driver failed to pull over.

The pursuit came to an end 20 minutes later after the driver crashed under the 405 overpass on Ventura Boulevard.

He fled on foot, and officers detained him a short time later in front of the mall complex.

Officers also arrested another suspect, LAPD said.

The two were arrested on suspicion of felony evading and driving a stolen vehicle.

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Their identities were not revealed. 

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