PALMDALE, CA (KTLA/CNN) - A man led police on a high-speed chase Wednesday, releasing a dog from the car before he was caught by authorities.
Los Angeles police said the driver was wanted for burglary and carjacking.
Officers followed him until he got turned off a highway into the Palmdale area. At one point, he went on the sidewalk of the residential area.
Just before surrendering, he opened the car door and a small, white dog ran out.
The man then parked and tried to make a run for it, but didn't get far.
He tripped and police quickly moved in to arrest him.
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