WATCH: 'Ponch' The Chihuahua Rescued By California Highway Patrol

<p>A Chihuahua led California Highway Patrol officers on a pursuit across the Bay Bridge. He was rescued and given the name "Ponch," the law enforcement agency announced.</p>

Monday, April 4th 2016, 10:26 am

By: News On 6

WATCH: 'Ponch' The Chihuahua Rescued By California Highway Patrol

Video shows an unusual chase in the Bay Area Sunday morning. A Chihuahua led California Highway Patrol officers on a pursuit across the Bay Bridge.

At one point, the dog was running against traffic.

He was eventually captured and taken to the animal control office where they're working to reunite him with his owner.

They've named the little guy "Ponch" after the Erik Estrada character on the 1970s TV show "CHiPs," about California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers.

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

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A Chihuahua led California Highway Patrol officers on a pursuit across the Bay Bridge. He was rescued and given the name "Ponch," the law enforcement agency announced.

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