SAN DIEGO - A standoff on eastbound Interstate 8 in La Mesa ended without anyone taken into custody.
Two hours after officers drew their guns on a dark-colored sedan parked on the freeway near Severin Drive, Fox 5's helicopter showed that no one was inside.
Officers slowly approached the car and smashed several driver-side windows. A canine was seen jumping into the front of the car, but the vehicle was empty.
Officers initially reported that a home invasion robbery suspect refused orders to get out of the car stopped near Severin Drive in La Mesa around 4:40 p.m.
The California Highway Patrol was called to assist San Diego police officers, according to CHP officer Larry Landeros.
Traffic on the freeway was heavily congested for miles to the west because two lanes on the interstate were closed while police took up positions around the suspect's vehicle.
"Officers are taking precautionary actions to get this all resolved peacefully," Landeros said.
Details regarding the home invasion robbery were not immediately released.
Lt. David Rohowits said the suspect was going to be arrested when he met with his parole officer, but the suspect called before the meeting to say his car broke down on Interstate 8. Officers rushed to the locations but were unable to arrest the suspect.
Investigators don’t believe the suspect was tipped off to the arrest. They said the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.
Police said they will not release anymore information about the suspect, because they are still actively searching for him.
