Stolen SUV crashes into Saskatoon garage

A driver who allegedly crashed into a garage with a stolen SUV was arrested by officers on Wednesday, according to Saskatoon police.

An officer spotted the Ford Expedition travelling in the area of 20th Street West and Avenue N South at roughly 2:30 a.m., police reported.

The stolen vehicle drove away at a high rate of speed after being observed by officers, police said.

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Members of the air support unit located the SUV and said they saw it crash into the garage in the back alley of Palmer Place.

An 18-year-old Saskatoon man fled into a backyard where he was arrested, according to police.

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He is facing charges of possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of methamphetamine, dangerous driving, evading police and breaching probation. He is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon provincial court on Wednesday afternoon.

A second suspect who fled from the stolen vehicle is still at large, police said. No description was given.