NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE
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On March 9 at approximately 1:20 a.m., members of the Direct Action and Response Team (DART) attempted to stop a vehicle identified as a grey Ford Escape, in the area of Fischer Hallman Road and University Avenue West.
The driver of the vehicle drove into two police cruisers and another uninvolved vehicle on the roadway, almost striking numerous officers, before fleeing at a high rate of speed. A pursuit was not initiated due to public safety concerns.
There were no physical injuries reported.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777. To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
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