Man arrested for attempted theft of police vehicle
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Police have charged a man who hopped behind the wheel of a cruiser while an officer was attempting to perform duties.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were conducting a separate investigation on Tupper Street on Thursday, June 5.
An officer at the scene observed an adult male approach an unmarked police vehicle. The officer directed the male that the road was closed and would have to go around, but the suspect then got into the driver's seat and attempted to take the vehicle.
The officer was able to remove the suspect from the vehicle and, with the assistance of another officer, placed him under arrest.
Jared GESIC, 32, is charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle, Assault Police, Resist Arrest, and Failure to Comply with Probation.
The accused appeared in court on Friday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.
