A police pursuit of a stolen trailer on I-15 northbound led to a standoff, disrupting traffic as officers worked to resolve the incident.

SAN DIEGO — A police pursuit on Interstate 15 northbound resulted in a standoff Tuesday morning as officers worked to resolve an incident involving a stolen trailer, according to the San Diego Police Department. The suspect is now in custody. 

Officers responded at approximately 8:30 a.m. to a report that a female suspect was attempting to steal a trailer, police said. The suspect then fled the area with the trailer attached to her SUV. When officers located the vehicle and attempted to stop it, the suspect led police on a pursuit onto Interstate 15 northbound.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the vehicle and trailer then became disabled near Pomerado Road.

As of 10 a.m., the #1 and #2 lanes of I-15 southbound were still closed, according to the San Diego Police Department.

The San Diego Police Department is working with the California Highway Patrol in coordinating traffic routes to alleviate congestion. Police said motorists should continue to use alternate routes. 

UPDATE: The #1 and #2 lanes of I-15 southbound are now closed. Portions of I-15 northbound are reopening. Our suspect is in custody following a police pursuit. Please continue to consider alternate routes. Thank you for your patience as our officers bring this event to a resolve.…

— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) February 10, 2026

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