An armed robbery suspect was taken into custody after leading San Diego police on a dangerous pursuit that ended in a prolonged overnight standoff.
At approximately 11:40 p.m. on July 10, 2026, San Diego Police officers began pursuing a Toyota Prius driven by a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery near Mira Mesa Boulevard and Pacific Heights Boulevard.
During the pursuit, the suspect reportedly drove the wrong way on Interstate 5 for a short distance before officers discontinued the active chase and transitioned into tracking mode with the department’s ABLE helicopter…