Man Stole Car, Leads Glastonbury Police in a Pursuit: Police

The Glastonbury Police Department received the report of a vehicle on August 30 that had been stolen from a gas station in Portland.

Shortly after the theft, Glastonbury Officers located the vehicle traveling northbound on Route 17 in South Glastonbury.

An attempt was made to stop the vehicle, however, the suspect, Samuel Huerard, 38, allegedly refused to stop, creating a hazard to the public, at which point the pursuit was terminated, police said.

Shortly thereafter, the stolen vehicle was located parked on Chestnut Hill Roadd, and Guerard was observed walking in the area, police said.

Guerard was detained, and through investigation, was determined to have stolen the vehicle in Portland. Guerard was turned over to Portland PD, who charged him with the theft of the motor vehicle.

Guerard is charged with interfering with an officer, engaging police in pursuit, reckless driving and passing in a no passing zone.