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A driver who stopped to help at the scene of a car crash on Friday morning had their own vehicle stolen by one of the people they were trying to assist.

Regina police got a report of the theft at approximately 8:23 a.m. The crash happened at the intersection of 14th Avenue East and Arcola Avenue.

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The incident was witnessed by Regina Police Service (RPS) members, who were at the time setting up speed radar on the 2100 block of Fleury Street.

According an RPS spokesperson, police witnessed a car travelling eastbound on 14th Avenue approaching Arcola Avenue. The vehicle didn’t slow down and struck a divider.

Two people got out of the car, while a truck stopped to assist. Police said the driver of the car got into the truck and fled the scene.

Police have not yet located the stolen truck.

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