Durham Police yesterday said charges have been laid after police received reports of a break-and-enter, a vehicle being stolen and numerous collisions throughout Durham Region.
On Sunday September 10 at around 7:10 pm, members from Central West Division responded to a break-and-enter call at Dundas Street West and Euclid Street in Whitby.
Witnesses observed a male breaking into an unoccupied home. Shortly after, witnesses observed the male stealing a vehicle from a nearby apartment building, said a police statement.
Following the theft of the vehicle, police received numerous calls from concerned citizens as to how the vehicle was being operated. The driver struck a total of four vehicles and caused damage to one residence.
Police were able to locate the vehicle near Kitchener Avenue and Dean Avenue in Oshawa where they attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle drove into the rear of a police cruiser, continued driving and then t-boned another cruiser, causing minor injuries to two police officers.
One suspect, aged 45, of No Fixed Address faces nine charges. He was held for a bail hearing.
Another, age 25, of Bowmanville has been charged and released on an undertaking.
Names and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst Trafford of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1877.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspects and not convicted, and
2. Sometimes charges are dropped or amended.
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