A suspect in a stolen vehicle investigation has been taken to a trauma centre after fleeing from police Monday morning, officers say.
Peel Regional Police said on Twitter that the investigation took place in Brampton.
Const. Akhil Mooken told Global News police were out doing patrols and scanning licence plates when a parked, unoccupied vehicle came back stolen.
Mooken said “during the investigation” several suspects were located in the area of Tomken and Steelwell roads, just south of Steeles Avenue East, shortly before 7 a.m.
One of the suspects tried to flee, suffered injuries and was taken to a trauma centre, Mooken said.
Mooken would not disclose how the man was injured, pending a possible investigation from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU).
Later Monday, the SIU said it invoked its mandate.
The SIU is an independent agency that investigates the conduct of officers in incidents that have resulted in death, serious injury, or alleged sexual assault.