A 45-year-old Brantford woman is facing multiple criminal charges after two stolen vehicles were involved in separate collisions early Thursday morning.
Brantford Police Service (BPS) received the first call at approximately 6:40 a.m. reporting a motor vehicle theft in the area of Harris Avenue and West Street.
Shortly after the theft was reported, the stolen vehicle was involved in a collision nearby. Officers located the vehicle, but the driver had fled the scene.
Moments later, a second theft was reported near Gilkinson Street and Colborne Street. The suspect vehicle was then involved in a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Dalhousie Street and Brant Avenue.
Officers responded immediately and located a female suspect nearby. She was placed under arrest without incident.
The Brantford woman is charged with:
- Theft of a Motor Vehicle (x2)
- Dangerous Operation (x2)
- Fail to Stop After Accident (x3)
She remains in custody pending a bail hearing.
The intersection of Dalhousie Street and Brant Avenue was closed following the collision but has since reopened.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incidents or has information to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477, 1-800-222-8477, or online via the Crime Stoppers web portal.
