Airdrie RCMP and Calgary Police arrest vehicle thief after pursuit

An officer attempted to stop the stolen vehicle but, it fled at a high rate of speed and began to intentionally drive into on-coming traffic.

A pursuit was initiated.

Calgary RCMP Police Dog Services and Calgary Police Services HAWCS helicopter provided assistance.

The pursuit entered multiple jurisdictions including Rocky View County, Calgary, and Airdrie at speeds exceeding 180 km/h.

RCMP members deployed a spike belt which was successful in disabling the stolen vehicle.

The suspect then drove intentionally toward an oncoming motorist forcing them to stop their vehicle to avoid a head-on collision.

The lone suspect exited the vehicle and attempted to force his way into the motorist’s vehicle.

The motorist was able to accelerate their vehicle away from the suspect to safety.

The suspect fled to a nearby residential acreage and confronted the property owner who was standing on the deck.

RCMP Police Dog Services and CPS K9 units entered the property simultaneously and apprehended the suspect without further incident.

No one was injured throughout the pursuit and arrest.

Numerous charges are pending.

No name has been released.

by rdnewsNOW staff