A MAN (23) who stole a police vehicle and later lost control of it on Austerville Drive was arrested by the police yesterday (July 24) after a dramatic chase.

According to the police report, the vehicle was stolen while the police from Wentworth police station were attending to a complaint at a company on Austerville Drive.

It is alleged that the suspect entered a police vehicle and drove about in Wentworth. The police have not confirmed whether the keys were left in the ignition at the time.

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Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said the suspect was charged with theft of motor vehicle and negligent driving.

“He was charged following an incident in which the suspect stole a police vehicle and drove recklessly on a public road.

“Police were attending to a complaint inside a company premises on Austerville Drive in Wentworth when the suspect got into the police vehicle and drove off. A high-speed chase ensued and the suspect was stopped and arrested,” said Netshiunda.

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