27-05-2025
Man charged after allegedly stealing car, fleeing from police in Summerside, P.E.I.
A 41-year-old Charlottetown, P.E.I., area man has been charged with stealing a car and gas, and fleeing police last week.
Summerside police attempted to stop a speeding vehicle on May 21 around 3:40 p.m. in the Water Street East area. The vehicle fled from police and was driving dangerously, so police did not pursue it due to public safety concerns.
A few minutes later, police received a report that the same car had been involved in a theft of gas from a Water Street gas station.
Prince District RCMP were then called to the scene of a single vehicle crash in North Bedeque. The collision involved the same car.
RCMP apprehended the 41-year-old driver near the scene of the collision.
An ensuing investigation revealed the vehicle had been stolen from Water Street in Summerside.
The driver will appear in court at a later date to answer to charges including theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation, flight from police and theft under $5,000.
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