Grey Bruce OPP say they have arrested and charged a Georgian Bluffs man following an incident involving flight from police and vehicle theft.

At about 12:30 Wednesday afternoon, officers were conducting proactive patrol in Georgian Bluffs when they encountered a man confirmed to be wanted on an outstanding warrant. When officers attempted to arrest him, they say he fled on foot and stole an unattended vehicle.

The vehicle was found a short time later, and police deployed a spike belt to successfully stop the vehicle.

The suspect was arrested without further incident.

A 31 year old Georgian bluffs man faces charges that include dangerous operation, theft of a vehicle, flight from police and failing to comply with probation.

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