Saskatoon police chase ends with crash in downtown core

Saskatoon police have a man in custody following a chase in the city on Monday morning.

Police officials said a marked traffic unit tried to make a vehicle stop near 29th Street and Idylwyld Drive in the Caswell Hill neighbourhood at around 9:30 a.m. CT.

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The driver refused to stop and took off at what police said was unsafe speeds and in an unsafe manner through the downtown core.

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The chase ended when the vehicle crashed into a parked car at 21st Street and Spadina Crescent.

Police said no injuries were reported.

The driver attempted to flee on foot but was tracked down by officers a short distance from the crash.

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Police said the vehicle he was driving was not stolen.

A passenger in the vehicle was arrested but later released with no charges laid.

The 25-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop for police and possession of stolen property.

He is also being investigated for impaired driving by drug or alcohol.