Having already allegedly stolen a van and gas for the van, a man decided to make a third questionable decision.
Stratford police say it all began around 8 a.m. Monday, when a van which had been left running was stolen from the parking lot of a business on Downie Street South.
Later in the day, the vehicle was seen about 50 kilometres outside Stratford, at a gas station in the Hensall area.
Police say the owner of the gas station recognized that the van belonged to a friend of his and started to chase it.
The man, not knowing why he was being chased, flagged down a passing vehicle for help. The vehicle was actually an unmarked OPP cruiser making its way to the gas station to try to find the stolen van.
A 25-year-old man from Monkton was arrested at the scene. He faces charges including theft of a vehicle and theft of gas.
