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Ruh-roh: Scooby-Doo-like van escapes California police

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From left to right, cartoon character Scooby-Doo, actors Nick Palatas, Kate Melton, Robbie Amell and Hayley Kiyoke attend the 40th birthday celebration of “Dog Whisperer” host Cesar Millan and cartoon Scooby-Doo in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2009. A van resembling the “Mystery Machine” was involved in a high-speed chase in Redding, Calif.
From left to right, cartoon character Scooby-Doo, actors Nick Palatas, Kate Melton, Robbie Amell and Hayley Kiyoke attend the 40th birthday celebration of “Dog Whisperer” host Cesar Millan and cartoon Scooby-Doo in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2009. A van resembling the “Mystery Machine” was involved in a high-speed chase in Redding, Calif. Richard Vogel AP
REDDING, Calif.

Northern California police have a real mystery on their hands.

A driver of a minivan painted to resemble the “Mystery Machine” from the Scooby Doo cartoon series led Redding police on a high-speed chase reaching speeds in excess of 100 mph Sunday afternoon before giving her pursuers the slip.

Redding police are now searching for 51-year-old Sharon Kay Turman, who was wanted for alleged probation violations.

KRCR reported Monday that Turman’s 1994 Chrysler Town and Country minivan was painted to resemble the van of cartoon fame.

Police say Turman blew through several red lights, showing disregard for the safety of other motorists, prompting an end to the pursuit.

A California Highway Patrol helicopter pilot watched her abandon the vehicle.

This story was originally published March 7, 2016 at 6:00 PM with the headline "Ruh-roh: Scooby-Doo-like van escapes California police."

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