Dramatic police take-down north of Calgary
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There was a dramatic police take-down north of Calgary on Tuesday.
RCMP were joined by the Calgary police tactical unit in pursuit of a vehicle on Highway 2 near Crossfield, Alta.
Police said the pursuit started in Calgary after a report of a possible car-jacking at knifepoint.
The suspect turned off to Drumheller before heading towards Crossfield.
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“All of a sudden, I heard sirens,” said witness Jody Newman. “There were 15-20 cop cars following him. Lots of sirens. Lots of crazy chaos going on.”
Police managed to stop the vehicle near the town.
Police said a man and woman were arrested at the scene.
Crossfield is about 40 kilometres north of Calgary.
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