Police in York Region have released video footage that shows the driver of a suspected stolen vehicle speeding away from an officer after being directed to pull over.
The incident happened at around 12:45 p.m. on Aug. 4 in the area of Yonge and John streets in Richmond Hill.
The video, shared by police, shows an officer pulling up alongside the driver and motioning for him to roll down his window.
“You are not wearing your seatbelt. Put your seat belt on and pull over here on the right for me,” the officer says.
After the officer’s request the man appears to comply, putting on his seatbelt and pulling ahead.
But instead of stopping he makes a right-hand-turn and immediately accelerates.
The video then shows him utilizing the opposite lane of traffic to overtake several vehicles.
The cruiser briefly follows the driver but eventually discontinues the pursuit.
Police say that the licence plate attached …