A police chase that began Sunday morning in Pacific Beach, California, concluded dramatically on the sand near Crystal Pier, with dozens of beachgoers witnessing the arrest.
The pursuit started around 7:21 a.m. when San Diego police officers observed a gold Nissan Frontier allegedly performing donuts in the parking lot of Ocean Pacific Gym and Wellness. According to the San Diego Police Department, the driver then fled, initiating an unusually slow and erratic chase through the area.
Officers deployed spike strips in an attempt to stop the vehicle, but the driver continued toward the coast. The chase ended when the suspect drove the Nissan onto the beach, coming to a stop in the sand near Crystal Pier.
Video captured from social media showed the suspect, who was shirtless, being ordered out of the vehicle by officers and directed to kneel on the sand. A police K-9 unit was also present at the scene.
The suspect was taken into custody at approximately 8:46 a.m. Authorities stated that the individual faces a felony evasion charge. The San Diego Police Department has not yet released the suspect's name or age.