THUNDER BAY - A man who was the subject of an advisory issued by Ontario Provincial Police warning motorists to not pick up a hitchhiker is facing several charges.
According to the Ontario Provincial Police, officers with the Thunder Bay detachment responded a request to locate a vehicle just after noon on Sunday. The vehicle was travelling west on Highway 11/17 near Schreiber.
Earlier, officers with the Schreiber detachment attempted to stop the vehicle after it was discovered to be stolen from New Brunswick. The driver of the vehicle did not stop and fled from police.
The vehicle was located in the Shuniah by officers but the driver again refused to stop.
On Sunday, the OPP posted to social media advising motorists to not pick up a hitchhiker on Highway 17.
The OPP Air Service followed the vehicle with a helicopter and it was observed to pull over on Ivar Road west of Shabaqua. The driver then fled into the nearby bush.
The OPP Canine Unit and Emergency Response Team, as well as the Thunder Bay Police Service Canine Unit, conducted a search of the area and the driver was located and arrested.
OPP have charged 26-year-old Cody White of Tiny Township, Ont. with flight from police, dangerous operation, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
White was expected to make a court appearance via video on Monday.
