Stolen vehicle found in snowy ditch: driver flees
Police cruiser at night undated photo (CTV News)
Police patrolling in Orillia early Monday morning came across a vehicle in a snowy ditch.
Located at on/off ramp of Highway 11 and Centre Avenue, provincial police stopped shortly before 1 a.m. to assist the driver.
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However, police soon discovered the vehicle was stolen and the driver was wanted for several criminal offences in Toronto.
The driver attempted to flee on foot but was arrested a short time later.
A 22-year-old Etobicoke man was charged with various offences, including obstructing a peace officer, possession of break-in instruments, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and two counts of failing to comply with his probation.
The accused had a bail hearing on December 1.
Anyone with information about a crime is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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