Airdrie RCMP has arrested a Calgary man for robbery following a police pursuit through Rocky View County, Calgary and Airdrie. 

On Saturday (June 23rd) at 2:50 am, Airdrie RCMP responded to a complaint of a carjacking that took place in the parking lot of McDonald's on Edmonton Trail in Airdrie. 

Two male suspects used bear spray to attack a victim and steal his truck along with some cash. 

On Sunday, RCMP located a separate stolen vehicle which was being driven by one of the carjackers. When an RCMP officer attempted to stop the vehicle it fled and began driving into oncoming traffic. A pursuit was initiated by Airdrie RCMP officers. 

Calgary RCMP Police Dog Services and HAWCS helicopter provided assistance in the pursuit.  The pursuit entered multiple jurisdictions including Rocky View County, Calgary and Airdrie at speeds of 180 kilometres an hour. 

RCMP members deployed a spike belt on highway 564 near township road 274 which was successful in disabling the stolen vehicle. 

The suspect exited the vehicle and attempted to steal an additional vehicle by forcing someone out of their vehicle.  After the second attempted carjacking failed the suspect fled to a nearby residential acreage and confronted the property owner who was standing on their deck. 

RCMP Police Dog services and CPS K9 units entered the property simultaneously and apprehended the suspect.

No one was injured throughout the pursuit and arrest. 

A 25-year old Calgary man has been arrested and is currently in custody with numerous charges expected to come.

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