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Police car stolen at Vancouver park

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 07 Oct, 2024 10:52 AM

A man with a lengthy criminal record is back in custody after allegedly stealing a police car at a Vancouver park yesterday morning.

Vancouver police say the car was allegedly stolen around 10:45 a.m. after officers were flagged down to help a woman in distress in East Vancouver.

Police say as officers focused on helping out the woman, the 41-year-old suspect allegedly got into the car and drove it towards a group of young families at Templeton Park.

They say the suspect was arrested in about three minutes, and police say they are recommending multiple charges for theft, possession of stolen property, and driving offences.

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