A Guelph Police Service cruiser was struck as it was trying to recover a stolen vehicle.
Police say officers went to a parking lot on Speedvale Avenue East on Nov. 29 at around 11:20 p.m. and discovered an Audi SUV that had been reported stolen.
Investigators say as officers were waiting for a tow truck, a man went inside the Audi and attempted to start the engine.
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They say officers ordered the driver to stop but he pulled out and hit the police cruiser before fleeing the lot.
Investigators say there was a brief chase before it was called off for safety reasons.
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They did, however, identify the driver and issue a warrant for his arrest.
The driver was picked up by another police service Wednesday and was handed over to Guelph police.
A 38-year-old man from Guelph is facing a number of charges, including possession of stolen property, dangerous driving and flight from police.
He is being held for a bail hearing scheduled for Thursday.
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