SASKATOON – A Regina man is facing over a dozen charges following a mini crime spree in Saskatoon. During a three day period, police allege the man stole vehicles, evaded police traffic stops and set a vehicle on fire.
Between July 23 and 26, police say they made three attempts to stop stolen vehicles being driven by the same suspect. In each case, the man took off at a high rate of speed.
Police say they did not give chase due to public safety concerns.
During the same time frame, there was a report of gas being stolen from an 8th Street station.
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On July 24, police were called to a vehicle fire in Eastview. Witnesses told police they saw a man wiping down the dashboard before pouring gasoline inside and setting it on fire. The vehicle was linked to one reported stolen from Regina.
The 21-year-old suspect was caught on Sunday by Wilkie RCMP and returned to Saskatoon.
He is facing three charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, three of evading police, two of motor vehicle theft, one of arson and another of theft under $5,000. In addition, he is also facing several charges under the Traffic Safety Act.
The unnamed man is scheduled to appear Tuesday in Saskatoon provincial court.
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