Vehicle thief arrested after foot pursuit

Quesnel

2024-09-12 10:49 PDT

File # 2024-8023

Quesnel RCMP arrested a man in relation to a stolen vehicle after he fled on foot.

On September 12, 2024 at approximately 8:45 a.m., a member of the Quesnel RCMP Crime Reduction Unit attempted to arrest a 26-year-old man for being in possession of a stolen vehicle. The man resisted arrest and after a brief struggle attempted to flee on foot. The man fled into the basement of a nearby residence. After a brief stand-off with police the man exited the residence where he was taken into custody without further incident.

The man is currently being held in custody pending a court appearance, said Sgt. Clay Kronebusch. "Our Crime Reduction Unit is committed to targeting and apprehending repeat property crime offenders."

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Email: clay.kronebusch@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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