Saskatoon police vehicle stolen while officers chasing drunk man on foot

Police in Saskatoon are reporting a rather unusual case that saw them catch their suspect, but lose their car.

Police say officers were patrolling an area west of downtown Sunday morning when a drunk man, who was carrying open liquor, traipsed onto the road in front of them.

Police arrested the man after a brief chase on foot — only to discover their vehicle had been stolen while they were gone.

They say the vehicle was found about 15 minutes later in a back alley a couple of blocks north of where it had been parked.

Investigators say the matter is still being looked into.

Police did not say if the drunk man is facing charges.