On September 10, 2009 at approximately 11:30 am, a 2009 GMC pickup was reported stolen from Huron East. Huron OPP officers went to the location and were advised by the owner that the truck was equipped with the ONSTAR feature. Utilizing the London OPP Communications Centre in conjunction with ONSTAR, officers were directed to the location of the truck. As soon as officers arrived however, the driver fled.
The driver led officers as they attempted to stop the fleeing vehicle which was being operated in a very dangerous manner. The spike belt was used to flatten two tires and then ONSTAR utilized their ‘slow down’ feature causing the disabled truck to slow and stop on Base Line near Auburn. The driver then fled on foot. Officers contained the area and the canine was brought in. A 26 year old man was later located in a tree. He was arrested at approximately 1:30 pm. The Kitchener man is being held in police custody pending a bail hearing in the Goderich Court on September 11, 2009. He is facing one count of Flight from Police, one count of Dangerous Driving, one count of Fail to Comply with Recognizance and one count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.