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HPD: MS-13 gang member kidnaps 14-year-old, leads police on chase

The kidnapping victim was not in the car during the pursuit and is okay. This is an ongoing investigation.

HOUSTON – A gang member is in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase in east Houston on Tuesday, police say.

The Houston Police Department said they obtained an arrest warrant for a MS 13 gang suspect who kidnapped a 14-year-old.

They located they suspect’s vehicle near I10 and Mercury Drive and attempted to stop the driver. The driver refused to stop and led police on a chase going south of I45 towards Galveston and then back up to League City.

Police said the suspect ran out of gas in League City and he was taken into custody without further incident.

The kidnapping victim was not in the car during the pursuit and is okay. There was no injuries or accidents during the pursuit.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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