Durham Police investigators are looking for suspects and are appealing for witness following a violent home invasion that occurred in Ajax.
On Wednesday, April 5 at about 11:50 am, members of West Division responded to an address on Old Harwood Avenue in Ajax after three male suspects armed with firearms broke into a residence and assaulted a male. The suspects stole a quantity of items and may have fled in a white passenger van, said a police statement.
A male sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local area hospital for treatment and released, it added.
The suspects are described as:
- Suspect #1: male, Black, 6’1, wearing a dark face covering, all black Nike clothing, dark footwear and black gloves.
- Suspect #2: male, Black, 5’9, wearing navy blue Nike jacket, navy blue Nike track pants with white stripe on outer leg, Nike backpack.
- Suspect #3: male, Black, 6’2, wearing a mask, all grey Nike clothing, dark coloured shoes and gloves.
A photo of the suspects is attached.
Police are encouraging anyone with information or video footage, including dashcam and home surveillance, to come forward.
Anyone with new information is asked to contact Det. Smith of the West Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2528.