A Thunder Bay man is accused of fleeing from police in a stolen pick-up on multiple occasions.
It began Saturday after police were told a man had borrowed a pick-up truck but failed to return it, leading to the owner reporting it stolen.
The suspect was later accused in numerous occurrences of theft on Saturday, Aug. 14 at residential addresses in Red Rock and Thunder Bay.
Some of the items reported stolen included a trailer, boat and motor, and two kayaks.
On Monday police saw the pick-up truck on Pole Line Road, and they set up a spike strip.
The truck went through the police roadblock and fled the area. For public safety, police called off the chase.
Another traffic stop was attempted but the pursuit was again called off.
On Wednesday, an off-duty officer saw the stolen truck near Grandview Mall. Police arrived and saw the man outside the truck. He tried to escape, but was arrested after being chased down by police.
The charges against the 31-year-old include
- Five counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Two counts of Fraud Under $5,000
- Two counts of Theft Under $5,000
- Two counts of Flight from Peace Officer
- Two counts of Breach of Probation
- Assault with Weapon
- Dangerous Operation
- Obstruct Peace Officer
He appeared in bail court and will remain in custody until his next court date.
