OCEAN BEACH — Two suspected car thieves were nabbed near Cordova Street in the Sunset Cliffs area late Monday night after leading San Diego police officers on a chase from University City — a pursuit that nearly led to a cruiser being run off the road, according to police officials. The incident unfolded shortly after 10:30 p.m. when officers took chase after the driver of a BMW, who was speeding at a high rate and driving recklessly on Interstate 5 near Nobel Drive, investigators said. The vehicle was later determined to have been stolen, according to police. The unidentified driver led officers to the Rosecrans Street offramp and headed west on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard with a police helicopter in hot pursuit. The male and female suspects apparently ditched the car on Cordova in an attempt to flee. Both were apprehended. Police officials have not yet released the identities or ages of the suspects. The investigation continues. — Kevin McKay