East Hants District RCMP has charged a youth with multiple offences after they stole a car and fled from police in Shubenacadie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On July 16, at approximately 9:20 p.m., East Hants District RCMP responded to a report of a stolen car in Shubenacadie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officers located the vehicle, a Hyundai Elantra, travelling southbound on Hwy. 2 and conducted a traffic stop. The car pulled over and stopped, then drove away from officers at a high rate of speed. Officers did not pursue the vehicle in consideration of public safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Responding officers located and attempted to safely stop the vehicle several times on Hwy. 2 At each attempt, the Elantra drove away at a high rate of speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At approximately, 10:40 p.m., officers again located the vehicle on Hwy. 2, in the 2700 block. While officers initiated a high-risk traffic stop, the driver attempted to flee in the Elantra and struck a responding officer\u2019s vehicle, disabling the car. Officers safely arrested the youth driver who was the only occupant. No injuries were reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While searching the vehicle, officers located two imitation firearms and a pry bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The youth has been charged with Dangerous Operation, Flight from Peace Officer, Motor Vehicle Theft, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Unauthorized Possession in a Motor Vehicle, and Possession of Break-in Instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The youth appeared in Shubenacadie Provincial Court on July 20 and has been remanded into custody pending their next court appearance on August 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: RCMP Release <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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