A 12-year-old boy from Sydney, N.S., is facing charges for allegedly stealing a truck on Monday morning.
Cape Breton Regional Police say the truck was stolen from a driveway on Webster Street around 8 a.m., and that witnesses saw a youth drive away.
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Police say the truck was spotted in various locations and that once it was located, one youth ran from the vehicle and another tried to hide.
The 12-year-old boy was arrested for being in possession of stolen property, and was released after promising to appear in provincial court on Oct. 4.
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He will face theft and mischief charges, as well as a charge of possessing property obtained by crime.
Police say they recovered two additional stolen vehicles.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 15, 2023.
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