Driver of stolen vehicle attempts to evade Saskatoon police

SASKATOON – A man is facing a variety of charges after a driver in a stolen vehicle attempted to evade police. A Saskatoon patrol officer attempted to make a traffic stop around 6:20 p.m. Tuesday at Confederation Drive and 22nd Street West.

The driver refused to stop and took off. The officer did not pursue the vehicle due to road conditions.

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The vehicle, reported stolen from Prince Albert, was located a few minutes later in the 3600-hundred block of John A. MacDonald Road.

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Officers located a man nearby who matched the driver’s description and took him into custody. Police say he had methamphetamine in his possession.

The 47-year-old man is facing possession of stolen property, possession of methamphetamine, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, evading police and breach of recognizance charges.

He was scheduled to appear Wednesday in Saskatoon provincial court.