When it comes to falling asleep on the job, this is one situation where you probably want to avoid it.
A thief who fell asleep at the wheel of the vehicle he had stolen had a rude awakening on Wednesday, when VicPD officers stopped to investigate.
Just after 10 p.m. on March 2nd, officers spotted a vehicle in the 500-block of Ellice Street which was stopped with the engine running and lights on.
Upon further investigation, officers found the driver of the vehicle slumped over the wheel.
Officers were initially concerned the man was in medical distress and conducted a traffic stop, however, they soon realized the man was just asleep.
Upon running the vehicle’s plates, officers discovered it had been reported stolen on February 27th from the 1300-block of Wharf Street.
The driver was arrested and transported to cells where he was later released pending further investigation.
The vehicle is being returned to its rightful owner.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the VicPD at (250) 995-7654.
To report what you know anonymously, call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
