Five people are facing charges after using a firearm to steal a vehicle and fleeing from Police last night.

At approximately 10:00 p.m., August 23, 2020, a group of males approached a person at a business in the 3000 block of Diefenbaker Drive and demanded keys to their vehicle. One of the males brandished a firearm before they all fled in a white Ford truck. The SPS Air Support Unit tracked the vehicle and observed it travelling at high rates of speed and driving into oncoming traffic as it headed outside of city limits on highway 14. A tire deflation device was successful and the ASU was able to relay to ground units that the vehicle was slowing. As Police approached, the vehicle again tried to flee but was unsuccessful. Four occupants were taken into custody from inside the vehicle, and a fifth was found to have fled from the vehicle but was apprehended by an attending Patrol unit. One male passenger from the vehicle was found to be in possession of brass knuckles.

All five men, ages 19, 19, 20, 26 and 26, are each charged with Robbery and Using a Firearm in Commission of Offence.

A 26-year-old man faces additional charges of Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession of Dangerous Weapon, Mischief Under $5000 and Possession of Firearm Contrary to Order. (Court Info # 991137449)

Another 26-year-old man faces additional charges of Obstruction and Possession of Firearm Contrary to Order. (Court Info # 991137452)

A 20-year-old man who was found to be operating the vehicle faces additional charges of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Evade Police. (Court Info # 991137448)

A 19-year-old male was also found to be breaching his court conditions.

(Additional Court Info #'s: 991137446, 991137450)