After several fences were jumped in a dramatic night-time chase, Air1 and K-9 Unit helped locate and apprehend a suspect hiding in a backyard.
The suspect had fled from a theft at a construction site in Ajax overnight.
On Thursday, June 23 at about 12:57 am, members of West Division were advised of a theft in progress at a construction site on Bayly Street East.
Police quickly responded and located a female suspect and a pickup truck that contained stolen wood from the construction site. Two male suspects fled on foot, said a police statement.
Air1 located a male suspect attempting to hide in some residential backyards on Whitefoot Crescent. With assistance of the K-9 Unit, the suspect was taken into custody. Police continue to look for a third suspect.
The two suspects were charged and both were released on Undertakings. Names and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Cst. Woodstock of West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2521.
