HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- Authorities chased a stolen vehicle suspect at slow speeds through Huntington Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway Thursday morning. Around 9:30 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department contacted Westminster police about a stolen car in the area. The suspect failed to yield in the area of Monroe and 19th streets and then a chase ensued. Authorities said two people were in the car. Police said the suspect may have been armed. Authorities deployed spike strips throughout the pursuit to stop the suspect and were able to deflate three of the four tires.The chase ended about one-quarter mile south of Seal Beach Boulevard, and the female passenger stepped out first. She walked backward toward the officers and was taken into custody. The male suspect stuck his upper body out of the window holding what appeared to be a bottle as he engaged in a standoff with police. Crisis negotiators were called to the scene and an armored vehicle was placed in front of the car to prevent the suspect from fleeing. Around 11:15 a.m., the suspect stepped out of the car, took off his shirt, placed his hands behind his head and walked backward toward officers. He was then taken into custody.