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Stolen vehicle loses tire during driver’s attempt to evade Saskatoon police

Saskatoon police said a driver lost a tire on a stolen vehicle during his attempt to avoid arrest this past weekend. File Photo / Global News

Saskatoon police said a driver in a stolen vehicle tried to evade them on three wheels on the weekend.

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Officers said they spotted a Pontiac Sunfire, that had been reported stolen, just before 10 p.m. CT on Nov. 17.

Police said a traffic stop was attempted at Preston Avenue North and Research Road, but the driver fled westbound at a high rate of speed.

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The driver then lost control of the car and struck a traffic sign before hitting a curb and losing a tire, police said.

He then continued driving for short distance until abandoning the vehicle and fleeing into a wooded area where officers said they arrested him.

A 45-year-old man is charged with evading police and dangerous driving. He also had outstanding warrants.

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