Waterloo Regional Police have charged a youth after a collision involving a stolen vehicle in Cambridge.

On November 17, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Waterloo Regional Police received a report that a Dodge Grand Caravan had been stolen from a residence in the area of Sekura Crescent and Munch Avenue.

Later that day, at approximately 1:05 p.m., police were contacted by members of the public who observed occupants fleeing from a motor vehicle after it struck a light pole on Landsdowne Road North near Blenheim Road.

South Division Patrol officers responded, began a search of the area, and located one of the involved parties.

At approximately 1:20 p.m., the driver of the vehicle, a male youth, was placed under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, the youth, a 17-year-old from Cambridge, was charged with:

• Theft over $5,000
• Possession of Stolen Property over $5,000
• Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance

The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing.