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Saanich vehicle break-in suspect caught in the act

Saanich police dog helps take down suspect in 3200-block of Aldridge St.

A conspicuous vehicle thief was taken down by a Saanich police dog near Shelbourne and North Dairy roads early Sunday morning.

Around 3 a.m., police responded to a report of a suspicious man in the 3200-block of Aldridge St.

Soon after, officers found the man rummaging inside a vehicle.

The suspect attempted to flee but was taken down by police dog Grimm in a nearby driveway and arrested.

A laptop and other small items were retrieved.

Anyone with relevant information is asked to call Saanich police.