Red Mustang shakes Burbank police during chase on congested 5 Freeway

Police chased a red Mustang on the southbound Golden State (5) Freeway on Wednesday after the occupants allegedly tried to steal a license plate from another vehicle at the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station, police said.

Police lost the Mustang in heavy traffic at 11:45 a.m. near Western Avenue, said Burbank Police Sgt. Darin Ryburn.

A description of the driver or other possible passengers in the car was unavailable, the get-away car had black rims and no plates, Ryburn added.

Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to call Burbank police at (818) 238-3210.

-- Alene Tchekmedyian, Times Community News

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