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A Thunder Bay resident is facing charges after crashing a stolen truck in Wawa.
On Wednesday officers received reports of a stolen truck and trailer in the community.
They later received several calls about the same truck and trailer having crashed into a residence on Toronto Avenue.
Officers arrived a short time later and arrested the driver.
Further investigation revealed that another house and a hydro pole on the same street had also been hit.
The driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
As a result, a 40-year-old Thunder Bay resident is facing the following charges:
- Theft of a motor vehicle
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Theft over $5000
- Mischief over $5000 – three counts
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
- Take motor vehicle without consent
- Careless driving – three counts
- Driving under suspension – three counts
- Drive a motor vehicle with no licence
The accused remains in custody with a future court date.
