Suspect in custody after chase, standoff in Mid-City area

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A suspect was taken into custody Friday evening after an hours-long standoff in the Mid-City area following a pursuit.

Police officers from the LAPD's Wilshire Division began chasing the suspect after receiving reports of a stolen vehicle. The pursuit didn't last long and ended near Venice Boulevard and S Burnside Avenue.

That's where AIR7 HD captured several LAPD patrol vehicles blocking a residential street, working to get the suspect safely out of a black Dodge Charger without license plates. Authorities believed the suspect was armed.

Authorities said there was a warrant for the suspect's arrest. The suspect surrendered to authorities and was taken into custody just before 7 p.m.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.