The driver allegedly drove erratically and dangerously from the south-side into the downtown area, including Jasper Avenue, hitting barricades, a parked car and a road sign. A patrol officer who happened to be in the area of 105 Street and Jasper Avenue noticed the vehicle and started following it, while calling for back up.
When the truck started travelling west down 103A Avenue, patrol members along with Tactical and Canine Units intercepted the truck and driver at 97 Street, just west of Police Headquarters, at approximately 8:10 p.m.
A 35-year-old man, who appeared to be high on drugs, was arrested without incident.
Jay Robert Paul Pombert is charged with break and enter, theft of motor vehicle, attempted theft of motor vehicle (x2), dangerous driving, criminal hit and run, criminal flight, fail to stop at scene of accident, driving while disqualified, mischief and several breaches of conditions.
No one was injured during the incident.