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Man arrested after patient transport van stolen from Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay

A Toronto man was arrested after a patient transport van was stolen outside Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. Ross Memorial Hospital

A Toronto man faces theft and other charges following an incident at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ont., on Tuesday morning.

According to the City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service, around 9:35 a.m., officers responded to a call about a man seen stealing a patient transport van that had been parked in front of the hospital.

Police located the vehicle and attempted to conduct a stop on Angeline Street North. However, police say the driver refused to stop for police.

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“The driver drove down a dead-end street and came to a stop, where he was arrested by officers,” police said.

Steven Smith, 43, of Toronto, was charged with theft over $5,000 of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, flight from a peace officer, dangerous operation and three Highway Traffic Act offences.

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He was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Lindsay on April 14.

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