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Wanted Saskatoon man tries fleeing from officers on bike: police

A wanted man abandoned his bike and tried to get into an occupied vehicle, Saskatoon police said. File / Global News

Saskatoon police say they arrested a wanted man who tried to flee from officers on a bike.

A disturbance was reported in the 1400-block of Korol Mews in the Hampton Village neighbourhood at roughly 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 22, police said.

The suspect had a warrant for his arrest, police said.

The complainant directed officers to a room in the house, but the suspect exited through a window and rode away on a bicycle, officers said.

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A canine officer located the man biking through a nearby park while “shouting for help,” according to a press release.

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The man later abandoned his bike and attempted to gain access to an occupied vehicle but was unsuccessful, police said.

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The 29-year-old man was taken into custody with the help of a police dog in the 2300-block of McClocklin Road. He was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries for a dog bite.

He has since been taken into custody by corrections.

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