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Omemee man in stolen truck flees collision: Police

Peterborough police say an Omemee man stole a truck and later was involved in a collision in Peterborough. File/ Global News

An Omemee, Ont., man is facing several charges after a stolen truck was involved in a motor vehicle collision in Peterborough last week.

On Thursday an Omemee resident informed police that a man had stolen a truck from the driveway of their house.

Around 5 p.m., Peterborough police say the stolen truck struck another vehicle in the area of Armour Road and Douro Street in Peterborough.

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“Following the collision, the accused drove off,” police stated Monday. “The incident was reported to police and officers attended.”

A suspect was identified and located the same day at an Omemee residence.

Adam Grenvile Schamehern, 46, of Liberty Lane, Omemee, was arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle, failure to stop at the scene of an accident and driving while under suspension.

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He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 6.

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