HRP release:

On December 6 at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers were around Queen Street and Morris Street when they were flagged down by a man who advised that another man had just stolen his vehicle. Officers located the vehicle a short distance away at the gas station, located at 1145 Barrington Street. The vehicle fled the scene at a high rate of speed but hit a telephone pole at which time the driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot.

At approximately 10:40 p.m., officers located and arrested the suspect nearby.

A 16-year-old youth, is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date to face the following charges:

• Theft of motor vehicle
• Dangerous operation of a conveyance
• Flight from peace officer
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.00
• Obstruct justice
• Breach of release order