A teenager attempted to flee from police in a stolen pick-up Wednesday evening in Bowmanville.
On Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a citizen contacted police and advised that he observed his stolen vehicle being driven in the area of King Street and Scugog Street in Bowmanville. Members of East Division responded quickly and attempted to stop the stolen vehicle. The driver failed to stop, striking two police cruisers as he attempted to escape. He was eventually stopped and arrested. Police also seized a Taser in the vehicle. One officer from East Division suffered minor injuries during the collision.
A 17-year-old male from Clarington was charged with: Theft of Motor Vehicle; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000; Fail to Stop for Police; Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle; Unlicenced Person Possess Prohibited Weapon; Possession of a Prohibited Weapon; Occupy Motor Vehicle with Prohibited Weapon and Class G1 Licence Holder Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver. He was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with new information is asked to contact D/Cst. Montgomery of East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2387.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
