Police use Taser on car theft suspect

May 29, 2009
CBC News

Montreal police used a stun gun to intercept a suspect early this morning in the city's east end. The incident happened around 2:15 a.m. in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district.

The man is alleged to have stolen a vehicle. Police pursued him, and when they caught up with him, he took off on foot.

Officers used a Taser to stop him at the intersection of Adam Street and Sicard Street.

He was then taken to hospital, where he is in good condition, police said.

Police would not reveal what charges the man might face.