Girl charged after chase with Saskatoon police in stolen vehicle

SASKATOON – Charges are pending against a teen after she led Saskatoon police on a chase in a stolen vehicle Friday morning. It started when the vehicle was reported stolen around 2 a.m. from the 2400-block of 22nd Street West.

The vehicle was spotted by officers around 4 a.m. in the area of 21st Street and Avenue M. When they tried to stop the vehicle, the driver took off, leading police on a chase through the west city of the city.

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Tire-deflation devices were deployed, puncturing at least one tire. The vehicle was eventually stopped on 1st Avenue just north of 25th Street and the driver was arrested.

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Theft, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police charges are pending against the 16-year-old girl.