Intense Chihuahua Chase Against Highway Traffic Results in 'Verbal Warning' for Precocious Pooch

One rambunctious chihuahua led California Highway Patrol officers on quite the chase in an incident that was caught on camera Sunday morning.

At around 6:56 a.m., CHP officials reported that a black chihuahua had been spotted running in the eastbound lanes of the Bay Bridge that spans San Francisco Bay in California, according to CBSSF-TV. A video clip that was posted to CHP San Francisco's Twitter account shows an officer giving a brief chase in pursuit of the fleeing canine on a motorcycle.

High speed pursuit of this morning on the #BayBridge! Suspect taken into custody. All are safe! #onlyinSF pic.twitter.com/Ny5dgSRITz

— CHP San Francisco (@CHPSanFrancisco) April 3, 2016

After the officers finally managed to safely catch up to the chihuahua, CHP Officer Vu Williams used his jacket to distract the dog and apprehend it safely, according to KGO-TV. After it was captured, the tiny pup was taken to San Francisco Animal Care and Control. At this time, the CHP is still looking for the chihuahua's owner and inquiring into the matter.

Missing a chihuahua? Little guy led us on quite a chase this morning on the Bay Bridge. Pls contact if he's yours pic.twitter.com/sy1tGYJOuO

— CHP San Francisco (@CHPSanFrancisco) April 3, 2016

Chihuahua rescued from #BayBridge has been picked up by SF County Animal Care. Pls call 415 554 6364 if he's yours pic.twitter.com/x2c607XtR5

— CHP San Francisco (@CHPSanFrancisco)

April 3, 2016

.@BruceSierra No we just gave him a verbal warning. It went something like this, "woof, woof, WOOF!"

— CHP San Francisco (@CHPSanFrancisco) April 3, 2016

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