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Spike belt puts an end to Saskatoon police chase

Saskatoon police dog tracks down two people after spike belt puts an end to a police chase. File / Global News

SASKATOON – A spike belt helped put an end to a police chase Sunday evening in Saskatoon. The chase started when a patrol officer attempted to make a vehicle stop in the area of 32nd Street West and Avenue E North just after 9:30 p.m. CT.

The driver refused to stop and led police on a short chase. It ended when a spike belt deflated the front tires of the vehicle.

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Two people then fled on foot.

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A police dog was called in and successfully tracked down the two suspects.

A man and a woman are facing a number of charges including evading police, failing to stop for police, driving while prohibited, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public and breach of court orders.

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They are scheduled to appear Monday in Saskatoon provincial court.

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