Durham Police has arrested five males from Quebec for stealing a Dodge Ram from the driveway of a residence in Whitby.
Of late, there have been a spate of thefts in Durham by suspects from Quebec (see below).
On Thursday, February 16, at about 1:30 am, members from West Division were called to an address on Vipond Road after a Dodge Ram pick-up truck was stolen from the driveway. Officers attended the area and were able to obtain suspect descriptions.
A short time later, officers located the five suspects and the vehicle nearby on Montgomery Avenue. Officers were able to box in the vehicle and all parties were arrested without incident, said a police statement.
The five men, three aged 19, one aged 26, and another age 20, all of Quebec, were charged and released on an undertaking.
Names and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Investigators would like to remind everyone to take extra precautions to protect your vehicle from theft. Anti-theft steering wheel locks add an extra layer of protection as well as keeping your keys away from the front door of your home.
Two would-be Ram thieves charged, released, rearrested, held…
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Riddell of the Property Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1831.
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 changed.