Saskatoon police charge four girls with possessing a stolen vehicle

Four girls have been charged with possession of a stolen vehicle after trying to evade Saskatoon police.

A patrol officer spotted the driver of Ford Flex committing a traffic offence early Tuesday morning near 22nd Street West and Avenue W.

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When the officer attempted to pull over the vehicle, the driver made several turns in an effort to elude police.

The driver then stopped suddenly on Avenue U North and four people fled on foot.

They were located a short time at a nearby home where they were trying to hide outside.

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The four girls, 14 and 16, are scheduled to appear Wednesday morning in Saskatoon provincial court.

Police said the keys to the Ford Flex were found inside the vehicle.