Brantford man, 34, wanted in stolen vehicle case

Brantford police are looking for a man who is accused of running from officers in a stolen vehicle.

Investigators saw a vehicle which had previously been reported as stolen on Friday around 4 p.m. They say the vehicle was parked at a Colborne Street motel with a man and a woman inside it.

Police say the driver fled the scene after seeing them, travelling “recklessly” and at a high rate of speed.

Officers found the vehicle and its passengers at a gas station on Colborne Street East.

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The woman was arrested and is facing charges for possession of stolen goods over $5,000 and occupying a motor vehicle without consent.

Officers tried to arrest the man, who struck several police vehicles before fleeing the scene in the stolen vehicle. Police have identified the man as 34-year-old Richard Bomberry.

He is facing charges for dangerous operation, failure to stop after accident, possession of stolen goods over $5,000, occupying a motor vehicle without consent and not complying with a probation order.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 519-756-7050.