Stolen car chase ends at Fresno Chaffee Zoo as driver jumps fence to evade arrest

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to escape from authorities in a stolen car by hiding at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo on Saturday.

CHP requested assistance from multiple agencies regarding a stolen car around 3:45 a.m.

The driver, later identified as Shawn Vaughn Goodwin, fled from the car in the area of Belmont Avenue and Delno Avenue.

With assistance from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office drone unit, they searched Roeding Park and Storyland.

Authorities observed that Goodwin jumped the fence into the zoo and began another search of the actual zoo.

They found Goodwin in the zoo and pursued him as he was seen jumping from roof to roof.

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Goodwin surrendered after being surrounded by authorities.

According to authorities, Goodwin was found in possession of over $10,000.00 worth of stolen products.

The man was arrested on multiple charges.