Phoenix, United States - August 16, 2025 08/16/2025 12:30 am GMT-0700 PHOENIX, Ariz. – Phoenix police attempted to stop a Honda sedan near the 35th Avenue and Cactus Road. The initial reason for the traffic stop has yet to be confirmed. The Phoenix Police Department helicopter was requested to assist prior to attempting the traffic stop. Once the helicopter was overhead, officers activated their lights and sirens. The driver refused to yield and fled at high speeds. With felony flight now established and the helicopter overhead, officers quickly transitioned to a tactical surveillance operation. Phoenix Police Tactical Support Bureau units responded to assist. Ground units quickly fell back to a safe distance, out of the suspect's line of sight, while the helicopter tracked the vehicle from above. The suspect led officers south through residential areas along 35th Avenue. A short time later, a passenger fled from the vehicle on foot in a neighborhood near Dunlap Avenue and 35th Avenue. The driver of the vehicle continued to flee southbound from the area. It is unknown if the passenger was apprehended. The air unit continued to track the driver south through the area. The suspect eventually entered an apartment complex near 39th Avenue and Camelback Road. The suspect bailed from the sedan on foot and began running north, jumping through neighboring residential properties. Officers and Tactical Support Bureau resources established a containment perimeter. The suspect was located hiding in the rear of a property located near 37th Avenue and Colter Street. Tactical Support Bureau units made entry into the property and quickly apprehended the suspect. Phoenix Fire crews responded to the scene for precautionary evaluation of the suspect. The suspect refused medical attention. Upon searching the vehicle, officers located multiple pieces of property, including laptops, an Xbox One, multiple cell phones, purses, clothing, and various other items.