ONE OFFICER was hit and two unmarked police vehicles were damaged by a fail to remain driver. Peel Police photo.
A police officer suffered minor injuries after being hit by an alleged hit and run driver in a bid to escape arrest in north Etobicoke.
Two unmarked police vehicles were also struck by a second driver as he tried to flee on foot.
THE HUNT is on for man who hit two unmarked police cars and fled the scene.
Peel Regional Police said the incident took place on February 4 around 8:20 a.m., when a 49-year-old woman from Mississauga had her vehicle stolen from her driveway near Trelawny Circle and Forest Park Drive.
A short time later, according to officers, the vehicle was located in the area of Netherly Drive and Burtonwood Crescent, in Rexdale.
“The driver attempted to flee striking two unmarked police vehicles and then attempted to flee on foot,” Peel police said in a release.
Police said a second vehicle, that they believe was involved in the incident, hit an officer in Etobicoke as the driver tried to flee. The officer suffered minor injuries.
Gursimranpreet Singh, 22, is charged with possession of stolen property and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
He is before the courts.
A second man, who accused of striking the officer, is on the run.
Investigators are encouraging the driver to consult with a lawyer and turn themselves in to police.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident or anyone who may have dash camera footage or any information on the suspect or suspect vehicle to call Peel’s 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 1133.