One in custody after vehicle flees from police

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At 9:11 p.m. on January 4, police attempted to conduct a traffic stop at Robie Sreet near Lady Hammond Road. The vehicle did not stop and fled from police. Police lost sight of the vehicle and then it was located after it had struck a tree on Barrington Street near Glebe Street in Halifax. The driver fled the vehicle on foot. Patrol members, with the assistance of the K-9 Unit, conducted a track and at 11:18 p.m. one male was taken into custody.

The investigation is in its preliminary stages and further information will be released when available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident please contact Halifax Regional Police 90-490-5016.   Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca  or using the P3 Tips App

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