A male is facing charges after breaking into a Canadian Tire in Oshawa on Christmas Eve.
On Tuesday, December 24, at about 5:10 am, officers of Central East Division say they responded to a break-and-enter in progress at the Canadian Tire automotive store, located at 1333 Wilson Road North.
A male suspect broke into the business and attempted to steal merchandise. Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect who fled the area on foot. Officers engaged in a short foot pursuit before taking the suspect into custody.
Police say the suspect was linked to a previous break-and-enter at the same location.
A 40-year-old male from Oshawa was charged and held for a bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Hutcheson of the Central East Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3810.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name or identify the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.
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