Police say a traffic stop in the William Whyte neighbourhood required more than a police car to pursue a stolen truck.
On Tuesday night, at 11:25 p.m on McGregor Street and Manitoba Avenue, a Winnipeg Police Service patrol unit noticed a truck that was reported as stolen.
Officers began to conduct a traffic stop, but instead, the vehicle fled. Speeding away, officers began a pursuit.
The District 3 unit was then aided by AIR1, the WPS helicopter.
A short time later, the vehicle and suspect were found close to where the chase began, in the 300 block of Alfred Avenue.
A 32-year-old Winnipeg man is facing the following charges from the WPS:
- Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Flight While Pursued by Police
- Operation of a Conveyance While Prohibited by Order
- Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance