Vehicle crashes after Halton police pop its tires in Burlington

A man driving an alleged stolen vehicle crashed in a plaza parking lot in Burlington Thursday night after Halton police popped the vehicle’s tires.

Police said they noticed a suspicious vehicle in the area of Prospect Street and Brant Street, which then tried to get away from officers.

A spike strip was used, which is a tire deflation device, and the car’s tires were popped, sending it into the front of Maplewood Market located at 796 Brant St.

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The driver was reportedly arrested on scene and taken to hospital as a precaution. He was later released without being admitted.

Police are still working out the details and confirming the man’s identity, but he’s expected to face at least one charge of possession of stolen property over $5,000.