Halifax police say a small vehicle hit and extensively damaged an unoccupied truck parked on the south end of Gottingen Street around noon today.

According to witnesses, the car took off northbound, turning left on Cunard Street.

About 10 minutes later, police found the heavily damaged small car at Cunard and Creighton Street.

Police say the 30-year-old driver is known to them and faces two charges of breaching conditions, along with leaving the scene of an accident, driving with a suspended license, operating an unregistered vehicle, operating an uninsured vehicle, driving to the left of the center line and dangerous operation of a vehicle.