29-year-old faces multiple charges after evading officers and abandoning vehicle in residential backyard
Driver of Stolen Vehicle Tracked Down After Attempted Getaway
THUNDER BAY – A man who attempted to evade police in a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning has been arrested and is now facing multiple charges.
At approximately 5 a.m. on March 18, Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) officers spotted a vehicle reported stolen near Vickers Street and Donald Street East. Upon locating the vehicle parked nearby, officers attempted a traffic stop. However, the driver refused to comply and sped off dangerously—driving along sidewalks, across front yards, and then back onto the roadway at high speed.
In the interest of public safety, officers did not pursue the vehicle.
Suspect Tracked to Backyard in Broadmore Avenue Area
About 15 minutes later, police received a call from a Broadmore Avenue resident reporting an unfamiliar vehicle abandoned in their backyard. Responding officers found the unoccupied vehicle, which matched the stolen car’s description.
Officers then followed footprints in the area, leading them to a male suspect who was in possession of the vehicle’s keys. He was immediately arrested.
Charges and Court Appearance
Nicholas Jeffrey RECOSKIE, 29, has been charged with:
- Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle
- Obstructing a Peace Officer
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
RECOSKIE appeared in court later that day and has been remanded into custody pending a future court date. All accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.
