Updated: Sat Nov. 07 2009 11:39:50

ctvwinnipeg.ca

Three teens are facing serious charges after a police pursuit on Friday afternoon.

Officers discovered the three suspects in a stolen vehicle just before 1 p.m. in the area of Portage Avenue and Sturgeon Road.

The driver and two occupants fled the scene at a high rate of speed and abandoned the vehicle in the 100 block of Country Club Road.

Police discovered the stolen car a short time later and after a brief foot pursuit all three teens were taken into custody.

The 17-year old male driver of the stolen vehicle was arrested and is facing a host of charges including possession of property obtained by crime as well as flight from police and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

A 15-year old boy who is classified as a Level 4 Offender was been arrested and charged with theft over $5,000 and two counts of failure to comply with sentence.

A 16-year old girl was arrested and is facing charges in connection with the possession of a controlled substance and possession of property obtained by crime.

The three youths are in custody at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.