A 49-year-old man is in police custody awaiting a court appearance after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a business he broke into.

Police say early morning last Saturday, April 11, they were notified of a break and enter at Integra Tire on Notre Dame Drive.

“When officers arrived, they found that someone had broke into the building and then drove a van that was inside one of the bays through the garage door,” said Cpl. Jodi Shelkie.

She says about an hour later, an officer on patrol saw a van matching the description of the vehicle that was stolen.

“The officer initiated a traffic stop but the driver got out of the van and fled,” Shelkie added. “Two RCMP officers took chase on foot and after a brief struggle, the suspect was taken into police custody.”

Mark Daniel Clute has been formally charged by the BC Prosecution Service with break and enter, possession of property obtained by crime, obstructing a police officer, operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited, mischief, and theft of a motor vehicle.