A suspect was arrested after failing to stop for police and striking a fire hydrant in Pickering.
On Thursday, July 22, at approximately 1:43 am officers were dispatched to a stolen vehicle call in the area of Bayly Street and Liverpool Road in Pickering. A food delivery driver reported having their vehicle stolen while attending a residence to deliver food.
A short-time later, a member of West Division observed a vehicle driving erratically in the area. The officer followed the vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle failed to stop, and fled eastbound on Bayly Street.
Following a brief pursuit, the suspect vehicle lost control, striking a fire hydrant at Church Street and Bayly Street. Further investigation revealed the stolen vehicle was the vehicle involved in the pursuit. A female suspect was arrested without incident.
Courtney Giroux, age 30, of Oshawa is charged with: Dangerous Operation, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Exceeding $5000, and other driving-related offenses. She was released on an Undertaking.
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Cst. Fulford of West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2119.