THUNDER BAY – A 31-year-old Thunder Bay man was arrested Wednesday evening in connection to an incident that occurred earlier this week.
The incident took place Monday evening, when police were tipped off about a stolen vehicle driving along Pole Line Road toward Highway 17 and Vibert Road.
Officers observed the stolen pickup being driven on Arthur Street before the driver turned onto Vanguard Avenue.
Police began a pursuit.
Police tried to box the truck in at the end of Vanguard, but the driver sped between two police vehicles and continued southbound toward Arthur Street.
The pursuit was discontinued due to concerns for public safety.
Another traffic stop was attempted when officers observed the stolen truck being driven in the area of Cameron and McKenzie Streets, but again a pursuit was almost immediately discontinued due to public safety concerns.
However, the investigation led officers to identify the suspected driver.
An off-duty officer spotted the stolen pickup truck in the Grandview Mall area just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18. When uniformed officers arrived they observed the male suspect outside of the vehicle.
When the accused noticed the officers approaching he attempted to flee toward the stolen truck, but was arrested after a brief foot pursuit.
Cody William YOUNG, 31, of Thunder Bay, is charged with:
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 x 5
• Fraud Under $5,000 x 2
• Theft Under $5,000 x 2
• Flight from Peace Officer x 2
• Assault with Weapon x 1
• Dangerous Operation x 1
• Obstruct Peace Officer x 1
• Breach of Probation x 2
Young appeared in bail court on Thursday, Aug. 19 and was remanded into custody with a future appearance date of Friday, Aug. 20.
The investigations remain ongoing.
