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Man chases down stolen truck with a little help from his friends

Saskatoon owner goes after his stolen truck seen leaving a parking lot on Boxing Day. Luke Banville / Global News

SASKATOON – A Saskatoon man enjoying coffee on Boxing Day managed to recover his stolen truck after a multi-vehicle pursuit. At around 10:45 a.m. CT Saturday, two men were at an establishment in the 600-block of 22nd Street West when one noticed his truck being stolen.

The two got into the other man’s vehicle and followed the stolen tuck. It just so happened that the truck owner’s brother was also in the drive-thru of the establishment and joined in the effort, according to authorities.

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Police were informed of the situation as the convoy of vehicles travelled to the 500-block of Ave J South.

The group pursuing the stolen vehicle was eventually able to box in the truck in an alley.

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In an effort to escape, police say the suspect caused significant damage by driving through two fences.

The suspect gave up to police who had arrived at the scene.

The accused is charged with theft and dangerous driving. He is scheduled to appear in provincial court on Jan. 20.

Police say the truck owner left his keys in the ignition.

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