(LONDON, ON) – On the 18th of August around 12:10a.m., officers from the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle for going the wrong way on Exeter road towards the 401.
The vehicle was then directed to a nearby hotel parking lot to further the investigation.
During the investigation it was learned that the vehicle was stolen out of London City. The driver refused to follow police direction to turn the vehicle off. The driver sped away in reverse causing the officer to be dragged by the vehicle.
Police are currently on the lookout for a 2014 Ford Edge SUV Grey in colour. At the time of the stop the vehicle still had a licence plate of BVKC 355.
Suspects inside the vehicle were 3 black males and one black female. The female is said to have bleached blonde hair and wearing a pink tank top. One of the male suspects had a heavily tattooed left arm while another male suspect was of a smaller build with a big diamond like earring.
The officer sustained minor injuries and was released from a London hospital.
The investigation is continuing at this time. If anyone has further information they are asked to contact the Middlesex County OPP. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit a cyber tip at www.londoncrimestoppers.com, where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.