A 27-year-old man from Barbados has been charged following a car theft and a dangerous police chase in Bowmanville on Sunday afternoon.
Incident Details
Durham Regional Police responded to an unknown trouble call near Concession Street East and Soper Creek Drive around 12:15 p.m. According to police, the man stole a Volkswagen sedan after an altercation with the owner.
Police allege that the suspect drove the vehicle in a dangerous manner, nearly causing multiple accidents, before abandoning the car and fleeing on foot near Holt Road and Highway 401.
Foot Chase Across Highway
The suspect then ran across live lanes of Highway 401 into a farmer's field. Officers located and took him into custody near Rundle Road. Police confirmed the man was not physically injured during the incident.
Charges Laid
Kashif Niles, originally from Barbados, faces charges of theft of a motor vehicle and dangerous operation. He was held for a bail hearing.
Police Investigation
Authorities are seeking witnesses and anyone with information, including cellphone, dashcam, or surveillance video footage. Det.-Const. Brazill of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Branch can be reached at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1905. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
All allegations are unproven in court.
