Two suspects from Dawson Creek and one from Fort St. John were among five people arrested in Prince George.
Police say the suspects allegedly stole a vehicle before breaking into a home.
Mounties say a Volkswagen was driving dangerously on Highway 97 at 1:30 pm Wednesday.
The vehicle was first seen near Bear Lake, south of the Pass Pine area, travelling at high speed toward Prince George.
“Multiple attempts were made to stop the vehicle, including a spike belt that deflated two tires,” said BC Highway Patrol.
At about 3 pm, the Volkswagen came to a stop when it reached Nielson Road in Prince George.
“When the vehicle stopped, five occupants ran away, with two of them allegedly breaking into a home while a resident was inside,” says Corporal Michael McLaughlin of BC Highway Patrol.
Police say all five suspects were quickly arrested and are being held in custody. The vehicle and the Alberta licence plates were reported stolen.
“The suspects include a 27-year-old Fort St. John man, a 35-year-old Dawson Creek man, a 30-year-old Dawson Creek woman, and a 26-year-old man and a 28-year-old man of no fixed address,” BC Highway Patrol noted.
Police say one suspect suffered minor injuries related to an arrest with a police dog.
BC Highway Patrol is investigating offences including dangerous driving, impaired driving (drugs), possession of stolen property, break and enter to a residence, breach of probation and release orders, and others.
The RCMP are asking for witnesses to come forward with dash camera video to help with the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Prince George RCMP at 250-649-4004 and quote file (3100) 2026-83.