On February 11, 2021, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service General Patrol officers from the North District observed a stolen Dodge Caravan near McGregor Street and Mountain Avenue. Officers did not pursue the vehicle, but put out a Stop Stick (tire deflation device) on Salter Street and Redwood Avenue. The van ran over the Stop Stick but then accelerated at high speed, attempting to flee. The driver continued south on Salter, running a red light at Burrows Avenue, where it struck another vehicle travelling westbound. Both vehicles were rendered inoperable.
The driver of the struck vehicle was transported to hospital, where he was treated and released. The suspect driver, a 17-year-old male and a 14-year-old female passenger were transported to the hospital in stable condition. A large knife was located in the front seat. The intersection of Salter and Burrows was shut down for approximately two hours due to two light standards being knocked down.
The driver faces charges of;
- Operation of a Conveyance while Prohibited
- Flight While Pursued by Police
- Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance
- Possess Weapon
- Fail to Comply with Sentence
He was detained in custody.