Charges have been laid after a vehicle was stolen from a service station on Highway 401 in Port Hope.
Northumberland OPP responded to reports of the theft at around 3 a.m. on Monday.
A vehicle matching the description provided to police was located travelling east on Highway 401.
Police say that the driver failed to stop for officers.
The vehicle was later located again on Highway 401 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand where it was stopped by officers and the driver was taken into custody.
As the investigation continued, officers determined the vehicle had recently been reported stolen from Toronto.
Further investigation also revealed a number of additional offences.
As a result, 30-year-old Roland Ivan of no fixed address has been charged with:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Theft under $5,000
- Operation while prohibited – five counts
- Flight from peace officer – two counts
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
- Dangerous operation
- Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates
- Drive without proper rear light – motor vehicle
- Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.
