(QUINTE WEST, ON) – On Wednesday May 28th, 2014 at approximately 11:00pm Quinte West OPP received information that a 2014 GMC Silverado pickup truck that was stolen from Napanee and used to steal gasoline was in the area of Hamilton Rd.in the City of Quinte West.
The truck was located by police on Hamilton Rd near Graham Rd. Police attempted to stop the truck but the fleeing suspect vehicle would not stop for police.
Police followed the vehicle and eventually a male exited the vehicle while the vehicle was still in motion. The vehicle entered a parking lot on Heber St/ in Trenton striking a parked vehicle.
A 19 year old male was taken into custody and has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Flight from Police as well as Theft.
The 19 year old is being held for a bail hearing today at The Ontario Court of Justice 15 Bridge St West, Belleville.