RCMP in Bay St. George are investigating following a dramatic crash involving a stolen vehicle that launched over a guard rail, and went airborne before crashing onto the roof of a shed in Stephenville Crossing.

Police received a report early Sunday morning about a vehicle stolen from a driveway in Stephenville Crossing.

The homeowner woke up to noises outside their home and discovered their SUV had been taken.

A search of the Bennett Street area resulted in fresh tire marks on the road and recent damage to a guardrail at the top of an embankment.

That’s when officers noticed the SUV resting on the roof of a garden shed. The building was destroyed.

Police believe the occupant or occupants of the stolen SUV fled the scene on foot. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bay St. Geo

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