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Durham police arrest driver of stolen car in Clarington after chopper chase

A DRPS police chopper view of a car chase. DRPS

An Oshawa man is facing a slew of charges after an attempt to flee from police in a car with stolen plates Wednesday night.

Police say officers attempted to pull over and arrest the driver of a red Dodge Caravan in the Fundy Street and Quetico Court area in Oshawa just before 11:30 pm.

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The driver fled, resulting in a police pursuit.

A police chopper in the area spotted the car and officers were able to arrest both the driver and a female passenger in Clarington.

A 36-year-old man from Oshawa is facing 31 charges, including failure to stop, while a 31-year-old woman was charged and released on an undertaking.

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Police are asking those with any information to contact them.

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