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April 10, 2023 | 1:07 a.m
A puppy that was thrown from a moving car during a police chase in Los Angeles on Friday has been safely recovered, according to police.
The chase began in South Los Angeles around noon Friday and continued for two hours, going through Inglewood and Westchester.
One of the suspects was wanted for attempted murder.
At one point, the 8-week-old puppy was thrown into a Michael Kors bag and dumped in the street.
“Miraculously, the dog escaped unharmed and was rescued by responding LAPD officers,” the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) wrote in a statement.
As the pursuit continued, the suspect’s car collided with another vehicle. The driver then abandoned his Chevy truck and got into the second getaway car.
The chase ended dramatically when the driver and passengers jumped out of the second getaway car. All three suspects eventually surrendered to police.
Gustavo Álvarez, 27, was arrested for attempted murder and carjacking that happened on March 26.
Lynette Moreno, 27, was arrested for allegedly riding the second getaway vehicle, while Michelle Zamudio, 25, was arrested for driving the second getaway vehicle.
The mixed breed dog has been placed on hold with Los Angeles Animal Services pending an investigation into its owner.
“Everything is fine as you can see — this little puppy is fine,” Animal Care Technician Supervisor Matthew Spease told FOX 11 Los Angeles.
Officials say the puppy is not currently up for adoption.
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