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Teen girl arrested in Kitchener, 2 others flee in attempted car theft: police

Waterloo Regional Police Service cruisers behind the Kitchener station. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Waterloo Regional Police say a teen girl was arrested on Sunday while two others remain on the loose after a vehicle theft in Kitchener was interrupted by officers.

According to a release, officers were notified of a vehicle theft in progress near Victoria Street South and Westforest Trail shortly before 2 p.m.

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The officers arrived in the area and secured the stolen vehicle and a teen.

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Two other girls, who were said to be around 16 years old, ran off before the officers could detain them.

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Police say the teen they were able to take into custody has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle and possession of stolen property over $5,000.

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