Suspect chased by police for 170 miles before escaping into Mexico in alleged stolen van

(AP) — In Southern California, where police pursuits are common, this was one for the books.

A suspect in an allegedly stolen minivan led authorities on a two-hour, 170-mile chase through four counties Monday that ended with her escaping into Mexico, officials said.

The driver was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers when she reentered the country the next day. The Ventura County …