A 25 year old male from Grande Prairie is facing charges after he was interrupted trying to steal fuel and break into a business in the Hythe area Monday night.
The person who found him and another woman tried to detain them, but they fled before police arrived.
After trying and failing to stop a vehicle that had reportedly left the area driving quickly, the suspect was spotted again and fled on foot.
He was found with the help of an RCMP dog, and is now in police custody after treatment for an injury sustained during his arrest.
Andrew Thibert is looking at 23 charges, including possession of stolen property over and under $5,000, as well as flight from police and traffic infractions.
A 23 year old woman from Wembley is facing similar charges, but they have not yet been finalized.