An 18-year-old man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly speeding away from police in a stolen car that he later crashed.

Officers spotted a stolen Toyota Camry at about 2 a.m. at Bannerman Avenue and Main Street in Winnipeg, police said.

The officers pursued the car but the driver raced off with no regard to public safety, police said.

The driver eventually lost control and crashed in the area of Kimberley Avenue and Gateway Road, in the city's East Kildonan area.

Three males, including the driver, were taken into custody at the scene.

A 15-year-old male passenger ran from the scene and was later tracked down by the canine unit. He was found hiding nearby, in the 700 block of Blantyre Avenue.

The driver is facing the following charges:

Theft of motor vehicle.

Theft under $5,000.

Flight while pursued by a peace officer.

Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

Possession of a weapon.

Possession of break-in instruments.

Failure to remain at the scene of an accident.

Driving without a licence or with an invalid licence.

He was released on a promise to appear in court at a later date.

None of the passengers was charged.