Break-ins, attempted carjackings lead police on multi-city chase before arrest in Langley

LANGLEY (NEWS 1130) – A man has been arrested after some terrifying moments played out along Highway 1 through Abbotsford and Langley Wednesday night, involving a crash and several attempted carjackings.

Abbotsford police say they were first called to reports of a single vehicle crash at Highway 1 and Mt. Lehman road just after 6:30 p.m. Before APD officers arrived on scene, witnesses said they saw the driver run away.

Shortly after, the APD received calls about a man who was breaking into two homes nearby, on Locklin Court. The first home was unoccupied but the suspect is said to have confronted the people living next door while forcing his way inside, demanding their car.

“The suspect stole the truck and fled the area,” a release from Abbotsford Police reads.

Following the theft, police received a number of 9-1-1 calls to report that a truck — which matched the description of the stolen vehicle — was “driving aggressively and dangerously” down Highway 1.

“The truck side-swiped two vehicles and subsequently crashed into center median in Langley at Highway #1 at 212th Street,” the release reads. “Again, the driver fled from the vehicle on foot, and attempted to car jack several vehicles heading eastbound on Highway 1.”

Langley RCMP officers were able to eventually catch the 32-year-old man, who remains in custody.

Charges are being recommended, including counts of break and enter, robbery, possession of stolen property over $5,000, theft over $5,000, hit-and-run, dangerous driving, and possession of a controlled substance.

It’s unclear if anyone was seriously hurt during the series of events.

Investigators are hoping to speak to the owners or drivers of the vehicles involved, as well as witnesses who may have any video of what happened.

You can contact the Major Crime Unit at 604.859.5225.

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