Vehicle stolen after it was left running in Kitchener

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A 44-year-old Kitchener woman is facing charges after a vehicle was stolen on Monday morning.

Waterloo Regional Police responded to a vehicle theft in the area of Victoria Street South and Walnut Street, around 8:35 a.m. Officers said the unoccupied vehicle had been taken after it was left running.

Police said the stolen vehicle hit a basketball hoop when the thief tried to drive off. A bystander was able to stop the vehicle from leaving the area, but the suspect ran away.

A short time later, officers arrested the woman. She has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, failure to remain at a collision and careless driving.