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Police dog bites alleged Saskatoon truck thief

An alleged truck thief had to be taken to hospital for treatment of a dog bite after police said he resisted arrest. File Photo / Global News

An alleged truck thief is in Saskatoon police custody after the owner spotted his vehicle driven in the city.

Saskatoon police said they were called to the 400-block of Fairmont Drive early Tuesday evening after getting a call from a person stating they were following their stolen truck.

A member of the canine unit said they found the Chevrolet Silverado as it was parked and watched the driver get out.

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Police said the man fled through the parking lot but was caught by a police dog.

The driver was injured while resisting arrest and had to be taken to hospital for treatment of a dog bite, according to a police statement.

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Police said the Quebec man had numerous vehicle keys, including homemade keys, and was in possession of break and enter tools.

The 25-year-old man is charged with possession of stolen property and possession of break and enter tools.

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