Man charged after stolen truck rammed into Calgary police car

A man in his 20s is facing a handful of charges after a stolen truck was rammed into a Calgary police vehicle in the parking lot of Westbrook Mall.

No one was injured in the incident, which happened just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

Police said officers were driving through the parking lot in a Calgary Police Service (CPS) cruiser when they stopped to speak with a citizen who waved them down.

As they were helping the person, a Ford F350 hit the police cruiser, coming to a stop a short distance away.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Get Started

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The driver, 21-year-old Joshua Alexander Wyllie, is charged with several offences including assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, driving while disqualified and possession of methamphetamine.

Wyllie is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, Jan. 16.