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Driver flees in Vernon truck theft

Vernon RCMP recovered a stolen truck thanks to a close call with an alleged thief

Vernon RCMP recovered a stolen truck thanks to a close call with an alleged thief.

An officer was investigating another matter in the Hartnell Road area Monday night when a truck went by at a very fast speed.

Police tried to stop the truck but the driver ended up leaving the vehicle, running away and successfully fleeing the scene. Upon investigation, police learned the truck had been reported stolen.