Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) yesterday said a firearm was seized following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Saturday.
On July 15 at about 4 am, members of Central West Division were proactively patrolling in the area of Dundas Street and Perry Street in Whitby when they came across a suspicious vehicle travelling westbound on Dundas Street.
Upon further investigation, the vehicle was found to be stolen. A short pursuit was initiated and the suspect vehicle was blocked in by multiple cruisers in the area of Garden Street and Dundas Street. Three suspects were removed from the vehicle and taken into custody, and a loaded firearm was located in the vehicle, said a police statement.
Two suspects from Toronto and one from Oshawa were held for bail hearings. Names and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Cst. Petschenig of Central West at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3968.
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 amended.