A 41-year-old male is facing charges after stealing copper and aluminum in Oshawa.
On Monday, January 13, officers from the Central East Community Response Unit said they began an investigation into copper theft. An investigation revealed a male entered the property of 214 Simcoe Street North and dismantled three separate air conditioning units. Once they were dismantled, the male removed copper and aluminum from the unit compressors.
A 41-year-old male, of no fixed address was charged and released on an undertaking. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
In recent weeks, air conditioning units at various properties, including industrial buildings, restaurants, the Oshawa Armories, and several churches have been targeted. The thefts involve cutting copper tubing from air conditioning/HVAC units, resulting in significant property damage.
Several of these incidents are still under investigation and the public is urged to report any suspicious activity.
Anyone with any new information is asked to contact Constable Daddazio of the Central East Community Response Unit at 1-888-579-1520 x1758.
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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