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Regina teen arrested after police use spike strip to stop stolen vehicle

A traffic stop in Regina can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) A traffic stop in Regina can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)
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A 17-year-old was taken into custody after a stolen vehicle was forcibly stopped by a spike strip over the weekend.

At around 2:05 a.m. on Sept. 21, officers witnessed a vehicle drive through a stop sign at 5th Avenue and Wascana Street, according to Regina police a news release.

While confirming the license plate number, officers discovered the vehicle was stolen.

Officers deployed a tire deflation device and the vehicle came to a stop on the 500 block of Broad Street.

The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was arrested without incident.

A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named in keeping with the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The accused will make his appearance on his charge in provincial youth court on Oct. 31.

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