N.S. man arrested for allegedly stealing vehicle, fleeing police in Shediac, N.B.

(Source: RCMP)

A 27-year-old man from Middle Musquodoboit, N.S., has been arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle and fleeing from police in Shediac, N.B.

The Nova Scotia RCMP contacted New Brunswick detachments in Sackville and Shediac around 8 p.m. Thursday to let them know a Ford F150 had been stolen from the East Hants region of Nova Scotia and was travelling on the Trans-Canada Highway towards New Brunswick.

Police located the vehicle on Highway 2 a short time later.

As police approached, the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle fled from officers at a high rate of speed, according to an RCMP news release. Police say they did not pursue the vehicle.

RCMP Air Services continued to follow the vehicle.

Police say the truck stopped and the driver fled on foot, crossing both highways and entering a wooded area.

A K9 unit located and arrested the man shortly after. Police say he was treated on scene for minor injuries he sustained during the arrest.

“This was a collaborative approach that was successfully conducted with the Nova Scotia RCMP and several New Brunswick RCMP supporting units,” says Sgt. Kevin Glode of the Shediac RCMP. “The RCMP Air Services is an effective tool during these types of incidents as they can provide reliable operational support to our front-line officers. ”

The man was later released and is scheduled to appear in Moncton provincial court at a later date.

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