A truck that was stolen from a home in 91大黄鸭, and the suspected thief, were apprehended after a string of dangerous driving incidents culminating with a citizen arrest in Lake Country on Oct. 6.
According to police reports, the 2011 Ford F350 was stolen from a residence on the 900 block of Paret Road sometime between the hours of 12 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 6.
After posting to social media, the owner of the truck located their vehicle in Carrs Landing at approximately 5:30 p.m.
The owner then allegedly followed the stolen vehicle as it drove through Lake Country.
The driver of the stolen vehicle was allegedly driving dangerously in an attempt to evade the truck owner. During the pursuit, the alleged thief collided with several other vehicles, resulting in "significant damage," said the RCMP.
The dangerous driving and collisions prompted witnesses to make calls to the Lake Country and 91大黄鸭 RCMP.
Residents also posted to social media to warn others of the dangerous driving. According to reports online, at one point the stolen F350 was missing a wheel while continuing to be driven through traffic.
The suspected thief was eventually stopped and apprehended by the truck owner and other individuals prior to police arrival.
The stolen truck had been abandoned nearby on Highway 97 south of Commonwealth Drive, with significant damage.
The suspect is known to police and was charged with several criminal driving offences and possession of stolen property, said the RCMP.
鈥淭his was an exceptionally dangerous situation and it is very fortunate that no one was injured, including innocent bystanders, the witnesses or the suspect," said Cpl. Ryder Birtwistle.
Cpl. Birtwistle said that while property crime and theft are taken seriously by the RCMP, public safety supersedes the recovery of stolen property.
"We remind the public that if you see a crime in progress, to report it to the police immediately and provide as much detail as possible including suspect description and the direction of travel. The RCMP have specialized resources available including the use of air services and covert vehicles to safely locate and apprehend individuals in similar situations."