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Lexus larceny: Ottawa police charge Montreal driver, 18, after chasing down alleged stolen vehicle

Ottawa police say five Montreal men are facing charges related to alleged auto theft in the city. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Nathalie Madore

Ottawa police said Monday they’ve charged an 18-year-old man from Montreal following a late-night pursuit and the alleged theft of a Lexus.

Police located a stolen Lexus travelling on Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard in Ottawa on Sunday night, according to a release.

An officer attempted to stop the vehicle at roughly 3:40 a.m. but the suspect sped off along Regional Road 174, police said.

The stolen vehicle was later located abandoned on a side road, according to the report.

With the help of a K-9 tracker, police said the suspect was later found hiding on a nearby property.

Ottawa police have charged 18-year-old Luca Del Papa of Montreal with dangerous operation of a conveyance, flight from a peace officer, theft exceeding $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime.

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The suspect was scheduled to appear in court on Sunday.

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