A Peterborough man is facing several charges after he allegedly fled from police in a stolen SUV.
Police say an SUV was reported stolen from a Dumble Avenue home between April 11 and April 12 and was then involved in a gas drive-off at a Lansdowne Street West gas station on April 12.
“While attempting to flee the gas bar the stolen vehicle struck another vehicle and then fled the scene,” police said.
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Later that day an officer located the vehicle stopped at a red light on Medical Drive. When the officer activated his emergency lights, the suspect vehicle fled, police said.
Police say the SUV sped through a red light at Monaghan Road and failed to stop at a stop sign at Wolfe Street and Park Place. The vehicle was later located behind a Dalhousie Street residence. Police were able to identify a suspect.
On Thursday around 4:30 p.m., officers located the suspect in the area of Bethune and Sherbrooke streets.
Christopher Katib-Raimey, 21, of Wolfe Street, is facing several charges including theft, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and flight while pursued by a peace officer.
Police allege Katib-Raimey is also connected to a theft at a Lansdowne Street West clothing store on April 5 and to vehicle break-ins in the area of Charlotte, King and Brock streets in the early morning hours of April 13 and April 14.
As a result, he was additionally charged with the following:
• Five counts of theft under $5,000
• Five counts of nischief under $5,000
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court Friday.
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