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Vehicle flees crash that damaged police cruiser: Sarnia Police

Photo of a Sarnia Police Cruiser. Sarnia Police Service

Sarnia police are investigating a vehicle that they say fled from officers and was involved in a hit and run with a police cruiser.

Around 11 p.m. Wednesday night, officers attempted to pull over a white 2016 Mercedes C4A for a Highway Traffic Act violation when they say it sped off. Over concerns for public safety, they did not chase the vehicle.

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The white Mercedes was then involved in a collision with a different police vehicle that was not involved in the initial incident, police say.

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The officer was not injured, but the police SUV sustained significant damage.

The Sarnia Police Service is asking for help in locating the white, four-door Mercedes C4A, which is believed to have damage to the front end area of the vehicle. The vehicle has an Ontario plate number, CRKL459.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Sarnia Police at 519-344-8861, extension 6163, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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