A stolen Tesla ran out of battery power during a police chase through Hollywood on the night of March 28, according to Key News Network.
The car’s owner was identified as FOX11 news anchor Susan Hirasuna.
Patrol cars from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Division started pursuing the stolen car shortly after 11:30 p.m. around Western Avenue and 8th Street in the Koreatown area, media reports said.
Officers were told by the Tesla Model S owner that the car’s battery was at only 1 percent when they were pursuing the vehicle in the Hollywood area, Key News Network reported.
The suspect entered the southbound 101 Freeway and exited at Melrose Avenue only for the battery to run out on the 4600 block of Melrose south of Normandie Avenue.
The suspect was arrested without incident, according to Key News Network.
Footage of the scene shows a white Tesla stopped in the middle of the road and surrounded by police cars as it was searched by officers. Footage also showed Ms. Hirasuna talking to officers at the scene.
