A 21-year-old 琉璃神社 man was arrested in a stolen vehicle from West 琉璃神社, early this morning (Dec. 17).

琉璃神社 RCMP say the man, who refused to cooperate with police, was taken into custody just before 5:30 a.m.

Before his arrest, police were told a black Subaru Legacy had been stolen from outside a West 琉璃神社 home. Just minutes later a 琉璃神社 RCMP officer spotted the stolen vehicle traveling east near Gordon Drive. The man was stopped and taken into custody by two officers near Banks Road.

鈥淭he driver, and sole occupant refused to cooperate with police direction and was removed from the vehicle and arrested,鈥� said RCMP Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy in a statement Dec. 17 morning.

Upon his arrest police discovered the 21-year-old also had two outstanding warrants, and will be held in custody until court.

RCMP say the investigation is ongoing, and charges against the man are pending.

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