Cobourg police seek help in finding dangerous driver

Cobourg Police are turning to the public for help in locating a dangerous driver. On Wednesday at approximately 1:00 a.m., police were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of D’Arcy Street and Alexandria Drive when they observed a motor vehicle allegedly committing multiple traffic offences.

Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop when the vehicle turned off its lights and fled at a high rate of speed. Police did not pursue the vehicle out of concern for public safety.

At approximately 8 p.m., in Cobourg’s west end. Authorities attempted to stop the vehicle, but again it fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was last seen in Cobourg, travelling westbound on Carlisle Street from Rogers Road, and was later observed in Port Hope in the area of Hamilton Road and Croft Street.

The vehicle is described as a blue Lexus IS250, missing the rear bumper, with different-coloured wheels, tinted windows, and a tinted rear plate cover. Police are urging the individual or individuals involved to come forward to assist in resolving the matter. Anyone with video footage or information regarding this incident is asked to contact authorities.