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Stolen SUV hit police cruiser during pursuit in Neepawa, say RCMP

A 27-year-old man from Fort McMurray, Alta., has been arrested following an incident in western Manitoba in which a stolen sport-utility vehicle led RCMP on a high-speed chase, collided with one of the cruisers, then dragged an officer who was trying to make the arrest.

RCMP say it started at around 11 a.m. Friday, when officers received a call about a possibly impaired male driver allegedly stealing gas from a station in Gladstone, Man.

The white SUV was seen heading west on Highway 16 toward Neepawa, which is 37 kilometres away from Gladstone. Police say they tried to stop the suspect vehicle, but then it collided with a cruiser.

RCMP tweeted about the collision just after 2 p.m.

"An officer attempted to arrest the suspect and was subsequently dragged by the driver," police said in a news release later in the afternoon.

"During this time, the officer discharged his firearm in an attempt to stop the suspect. The suspect was not injured and the officer managed to free himself suffering minor injuries."

The suspect drove away but was later located and taken into custody. Police confirmed that the SUV was stolen.

South of Neepawa, a vehicle was spotted in a field with its doors open. Multiple RCMP vehicles were at the scene.

Police also blocked off part of Highway 16 at Highway 5 for part of the afternoon.

Charges have not been laid against the man at this time as the investigation continues, according to police.