A 33-year-old man from Cobourg, Ont., is facing numerous charges after a violent car jacking turned into a police pursuit Thursday night.
Durham police said the victim reported sitting in a parking lot near Harmony Road North and Tauton Road East in Oshawa, around 11:30 p.m., when the suspect assaulted her and stole her vehicle.
Officers spotted the stolen SUV heading eastbound toward Clarington and with the help of their helicopter, found the vehicle parked at a gas station on highway 35/115 in Newcastle.
Police video released Friday shows the suspect heading north to Concession Road 4, at which point officers initiated a pursuit.
Police said the helicopter followed the suspect without him knowing after the ground officers abandoned the chase for safety reasons.
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After a few minutes, the car was seen losing control and flipping over. The suspect then attempted to flee on foot.
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“He went to a nearby residential home that was on the property and ended up in the forested area,” said Const. George Tudos. “Our K-9 unit attended and they were able to track the male through the forest.”
Tudos said because of the rough terrain the suspect gave up trying to escape and was arrested.
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Kyle Grieder was charged with robbery, flight from police, dangerous operation of a vehicle, failure to comply with recognizance, driving while under suspension and six counts of driving while prohibited.
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