One in Custody For Vehicle Theft
Stolen truck failed to make it on to highway- photo 250News
Prince George, B.C. – Shortly after 8 this morning, RCMP in Prince George were advised a pick-up truck has been stolen near the corner of 18th avenue and Lyon Street in Prince George.
Minutes later, a PG RCMP memberin an unmarked SUV spotted the vehicle being driven on 20th Avenue near Massey Drive. An attempt to stop the stolen truck ended with a collision involving the stolen truck and the police vehicle.
The suspect kept on driving, heading down Pine Street until the vehicle collided with a cement barrier near the intersection with Ford Avenue. The driver then took off on foot across Highway 97, but was tracked by Police Service Dog “Dero” and members of the detachment’s Street Crew Section.
A 41 year old man is now in custody.
The investigation is continuing. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or Crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
Comments
This appears to be a city of PG rental vehicle.
I was thinking the same thing.
Looks like a new Chevy. I wonder if the Police could contact OnStar and have them remotely disable the vehicle? I’m sure that must be an option…
And our ICBC rates go higher,,,forty one year will be on the streets next AM.
I would consider it more news worthy if the perpetrator would definitely get a jail sentence! He should also be required by law to pay for all the damages on both vehicles! If he has no money he should be forced to make monthly payments from any income. no matter how little he is making!
In the meantime he should have his drivers license taken away for several years and prohibited from driving any vehicle!
Well, except for stolen vehicles, one doesn’t require a license to drive one of those…
A criminal paycheque doesn’t equate to taxable income, so no blood from a stone.
He could care less about a driver license.
What happened to the bait car/truck program? Has it been discontinued?
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