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Victoria man arrested after trying to flee on an electric scooter

Officers from the Victoria Police Department eventually contained and arrested the man
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VicPD Victoria Police Department patrol car squad car cop car. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria Police Department arrested a man after he fled from officers on an electric scooter.

Officers were arresting the man for violating court-ordered conditions and house arrest conditions that prohibited him from being near the 900-block of Pandora Avenue, when he mounted an electric scooter and tried to evade them.

He was unable out-scoot his arrest and eventually collided with a parked police vehicle on Fort Street. He was not injured.

After attempting to flee on foot, officers found the man to be carrying weapons including bear spray, a baton and a knife.

Anyone with information can contact VicPD at 250-995-7654, ext. 1, or report anonymously to Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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