After chase, Madera police find stolen car suspect chilling in a chair

A man who tried to elude police at the end of a high-speed chase in Madera by shedding his shirt and shoes and relaxing in a chair was taken into custody early Wednesday.

He was identified as Alonzo Barajas. The pursuit of the stolen car began on Highway 99 near Fourth Street. Police said Barajas sped off the highway and the chase continued on city streets until Barajas drove onto a dead-end road and ran. A helicopter helped police find him sitting outside a shed and he was taken into custody.

He was booked on the auto theft charges. Barajas was already on probation on another stolen car charge.

This story was originally published September 4, 2019 at 8:28 AM.