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Stolen car, stolen gas...what could possibly go wrong?

Both were later seen approximately 20 kilometres from Wawa on Highway 101 and a chase started
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When you're driving a hot car, pay for your gas.

One woman didn't heed that advice and as a result faces numerous charges.

OPP say on Saturday September 16, at approximately 8:20 pm members of the OPP Superior East Wawa Detachment got a report about the theft of gas from a Chapleau gas station.

Police were given a description of both the motor vehicle and the female driver.

Both were later seen approximately 20 kilometres from Wawa on Highway 101 and a chase started.  Investigation revealed that the motor vehicle was stolen from Quebec.

As a result Amelie Laforge, 18 of Saint Joseph Du Lac Quebec was arrested and charged with:

  • Adult Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine 
  • Adult Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer
  • Adult Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Adult Theft Under $5,000