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On 4-29-2013, at approximately 10:23 a.m., a Cypress Patrol Officer attempted to stop a vehicle that was leaving the parking lot of the Cypress Suites Motel at a high rate of speed. The vehicle in question made two quick turns and drove down a cul-de-sac located near Via Arroyo and Holder in an apparent attempt to elude the officer. As the vehicle came to a stop, the driver jumped out and fled the scene on foot. A female passenger remained in the vehicle and was taken into custody moments later without incident. After a brief search of the surrounding neighborhood, the driver who fled the vehicle was located walking on the sidewalk a few blocks away. He also was taken into custody without incident.

During the ensuing investigation, it was determined that the vehicle was a reported stolen vehicle out of the City of Whittier. The driver, who was identified as Joshua Ambrose (D.O.B. 8-19-82) was placed under arrest for violation of P.C. 496 – Possession of Stolen Property, P.C. 148(a) – Resisting Arrest, P.C. 466 – Possession of Burglary Tools, and an outstanding arrest warrant. He was also found to be on Post Release Community Supervision. The female passenger, who was identified as Trisha Vanarsdall (4-2-87), was also placed under arrest for P.C. 496 – Possession of Stolen Property, and P.C. 466 – Possession of Burglary Tools. Both suspects were booked at the Orange County Jail.