Saint John police say a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been taken into custody.

Joseph Antoine was arrested in the Prince Edward Street area on Sunday morning after a brief foot pursuit.

The 26-year-old man, who was residing at a community correctional centre, was accused of breaching the conditions of his statutory release.

Antoine is serving a sentence of more than 33 months on a number of charges, including:

• possession of a firearm with ammunition
• possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order
• flight from a peace officer
• dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• obstructing a police/peace officer
• failing to comply with a probation order
• operation while prohibited
• theft under $5,000