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The 37-year-old (previously stated as 38 in error) man from Hatchet Lake was released the morning of August 19 and is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provicial Court on September 26 to face theft, failing to stop at the scene of an accident, resisting arrest and dangerous driving related charges.
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At approximately 9:30 p.m. August 18 a witness called police to report a truck towing a camper had backed into a pole in the 3000 block of Olivet Street in Halifax. The truck then left the area.
A camper matching that description had been reported stolen earlier in the day.
Officers in the area of Lacewood and Titus spotted the vehicle. The officers tried to initiate a traffic stop but the vehicle refused to stop. The vehicle picked up speed so the officers broke off the traffic stop.
The vehicle was then spotted on Highway 103 outbound. The vehicle completed a U-turn and started inbound.
A spike belt was activated and the vehicle came to a stop and the suspect was arrested. There were no injuries.
A 37-year-old male is being held for court. He will face charges of theft, failing to stop at the scene of an accident, resisting arrest, dangerous driving.