2 Arrested After High Speed Chase From San Mateo To San Leandro

BAY AREA, CA -- Two people were arrested early Thursday after a vehicle pursuit that began in San Mateo, went across the San Francisco Bay and ended in San Leandro, according to police.

It all began when San Mateo Police received a call at 3:52 a.m. about two people breaking into a utility truck in the 500 block of Monte Diablo Avenue, SMPD Officer Michael Haobsh said.

Police responded within two minutes and located the described vehicle, a black Toyota Prius with its license plates removed, on state Highway 92. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused to pull over and police initiated a chase that reached speeds over 90 mph.

After communicating with other law enforcement agencies, spike strips were deployed in San Leandro and brought the vehicle to a stop. Both suspects were taken into custody and were booked into San Mateo County Jail.

Humberto Gonzalez, 22, of Oakland, was allegedly driving the vehicle with Carlos Borjaorellana, 22, of San Leandro, as his passenger, Haobsh said.

A carload of stolen tools was recovered, Haobsh said. Police are investigating whether the suspects may be connected to other utility truck thefts in the area.

Bay City News contributed to this report.