A Morley man remains in custody and is facing multiple charges in relation to a number of stolen vehicles in the Canmore area since New Year's Day.

Tylane Edward Hunter, 25, of Morley is suspected to be connected to the theft of seven motor vehicles and his demise came with the theft of an Exshaw vehicle.  At 11 a.m. on Jan. 11, the Canmore RCMP started an investigation that started as a car chase and ended on foot.

The driver fled from police when attempts were made to stop the vehicle and was immobilized shortly afterwards with the assistance of On-Star. He then exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Cochrane RCMP, RCMP Traffic Services and Police Dog Services assisted and the driver was located and arrested nearby without incident. The vehicle was recovered in the Exshaw area by the Canmore RCMP.

As a result of the arrest, additional charges were laid on the male driver in relation to a number of other stolen vehicle incidents in the Canmore area since Jan. 1, 2018.

Hunter faces over two dozen charges including seven counts of theft of motor vehicle, six charges of possession of property obtained by crime, three charges of mischief, two charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, two counts of flight from police in addition to charges of trafficking in property obtained by crime, possession of methamphetamine, operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license and operating a motor vehicle without insurance

He remains in custody after a judicial hearing and will be appearing in Calgary Provincial Court on Jan. 16.

Canmore RCMP reminds vehicle owners of the risk of leaving their vehicles unlocked and running. These thefts are often a crime of opportunity and can occur in a matter of seconds.

If you have information about this incident, please call the Canmore RCMP at 403-678-5519 or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).