Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
Five adults and a 15-year-old boy are facing charges in four separate stolen vehicle incidents in Saskatoon last weekend.
Police said it started Friday night when an officer spotted a stolen 2005 Ford F-150 at 21st Street and Avenue P South around 10 p.m.
The driver refused to pull over for police and there was a short chase before officers called it off over safety concerns.
Soon after the pickup truck was found abandoned on Vancouver Avenue, but the suspect wasn’t found.
On Saturday night, Saskatoon police conducted a high-risk traffic stop after seeing a stolen 2014 Ford F-150 on the 100 block of Avenue O South believed to be connected to a robbery earlier in the day.
Police said a 15-year-old boy inside the truck got out and ran. He was later tracked down by the K9 unit.
Two other people in the truck, a 34-year-old man and 26-year-old woman from Prince Albert were arrested.
All three are facing a number of charges.
Vehicle thefts continue Sunday
The Air Support Unit was brought in to assist with a Sunday arrest.
It started at 2:40 a.m. and ended with a foot chase and the arrest of a 40-year-old man.
Lastly, an officer at 18th Street West and Avenue R Around 5:30 p.m. saw a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, which had been reported stolen.
The driver was pulled over and two men in the vehicle, ages 25 and 43, were arrested.
They have been charged with possession of stolen property and one was wanted on outstanding warrants.
