US EditionPolice Chased a Stolen Fishing Boat Near Prince Rupert for More than an Hour Monday Night
- Police arrested a 25-year-old man earlier this week after he stole a fishing boat from Port Hardy and ran it aground near Prince Rupert.
- The boat theft on June 15 led to a more than hour-long chase northward, during which the suspect fired flares and tried to ram a police vessel.
- The chase created a dynamic and dangerous situation that endangered the suspect, officers, and marine traffic before the stolen boat was towed away.
- Cpl. Jeff Haney called the event a "dynamic situation" that ended safely without injuries, with charges recommended by police to the BC Prosecution Service.
- The incident highlights ongoing risks in the coastal region and the importance of law enforcement vigilance in marine safety and security operations.
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Police chased a stolen fishing boat near Prince Rupert for more than an hour Monday night
A man was arrested earlier this week after allegedly stealing a fishing boat on B.C.'s coast and travelling nearly 500 kilometres before firing flares at police and attempting to ram a police boat.
·Kelowna, Canada
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