Suspect robs small town bank, evades police, rolls vehicle, arrested
Police were called to a robbery in Paradise Hill, Sask. before chasing suspect
A 26-year-old man went from the suspect in a robbery, to a high-speed chase, to handcuffs, and then finally to hospital.
Turtleford RCMP were called to the village of Paradise Hill, Sask., at 1:42 p.m. CST to investigate a robbery at a financial institution. Paradise Hill is about 60 kilometres northeast of Lloydminster.
RCMP said an adult man demanded cash, left the building, and left in a truck with an Alberta licence plate.
No one was injured in the robbery.
Officers then spotted a vehicle matching the suspect's description travelling southeast near Edam, Sask.
The vehicle evaded police at a high rate of speed and was swerving between lanes and through traffic.
Shortly after 3 p.m., the suspect's vehicle rolled over 20 kilometres west of Turtleford on Highway 303. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and arrested at the scene.
The 26-year-old driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Charges are pending.
No police officers were injured in the pursuit.