West Shore RCMP has arrested a woman after she crashed a stolen vehicle and fled the scene in the Highlands area.
According to police, the incident took place at approximately 9:30 a.m. on September 29, 2021 when officers received a report about a single-vehicle collision on Millstream Road near Lost Lake Road.
When RCMP arrived on the scene, witnesses were able to provide a detailed description of the driver who had fled the scene, appearing uninjured.
An investigation was launched and police were able to determine that the white Dodge van involved in the crash had been reported stolen out of Victoria.
West Shore RCMP brought in Police Service Dog Halla as part of the investigation, leading to the suspect being tracked down quickly.
According to police, Halla located the suspect hiding in the bush off the roadway nearby.
This woman, 27-year-old Audrey Moffatt, was subsequently arrested and was held for a telebail where she was charged with Possession of Stolen Property and Breach of Probation as she was bound with conditions to not be in a motor vehicle
, said Cst. Alex Bérubé, spokesperson for the West Shore RCMP.
The investigation is still ongoing and police are asking anyone with information to contact West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264.
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