The 5 Freeway near East LA was closed after a pursuit suspect stopped in the middle lanes.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department started the chase near Lakewood after determining the suspect's vehicle was allegedly stolen.
The slow-speed pursuit stopped in the northbound lanes near the Sacramento exit near Boyle Heights.
The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert for the freeway, closing all northbound lanes after the suspect refused to surrender.
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