A man is in custody following the chase of a stolen vehicle in Winnipeg, according to police.
Officers with the Winnipeg Police Service located what they said was a stolen 2005 Ford Explorer on Jan. 30, at approximately 10:20 p.m., at Alexander Avenue.
Police allege it was driving in a dangerous manner as it tried to evade capture. The pursuit was stopped but an Air1 helicopter maintained visual surveillance of the vehicle.
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The vehicle reportedly stopped in the 300 block of Alexander Avenue, where the driver and passenger exited. The male driver, aged 31, entered a nearby residence. He was arrested shortly afterwards and faces several charges, including possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
Police said they located the female passenger hiding between residences and arrested her. She was released without charges.
According to officials, the vehicle was reported stolen from a residence in the 1300 block of Selkirk Avenue on Jan. 30.