Three teens from Whitby are facing various charges after police tracked down a stolen vehicle over the weekend – an incident that eventually connected one of the youths to a violent jewellery store robbery in Durham Region.
The event took place around 8:45 a. m. on Jan. 17, when officers on proactive patrol noticed a stolen Honda SUV near Twin Streams Drive and Country Lane.
Police tried to block the vehicle, but the driver sped away, hitting a cruiser before losing control and crashing into a tree not far off.
All three passengers ran away on foot.
Durham police sent multiple units to search the nearby area. Officers found and arrested all three suspects shortly afterward.
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One teen linked to jewellery store robberies in Pickering and Oshawa, say police
Investigators report that one of the teens is now accused of being involved in a jewellery store robbery that happened two days earlier, on Jan. 15, at Peoples Jewellers at Pickering City Centre. Police claim this same youth also tried to rob Oshawa Jewellery at the Oshawa Centre on that same day. The investigation into the robbery is still ongoing. A 16‑year‑old boy from Whitby faces serious charges including robbery, attempted robbery, dangerous operation of a vehicle, failing to stop for police, leaving the scene of an accident, multiple counts of disguise with intent, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and two counts of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He was held for a bail hearing. A 14‑year‑old boy from Whitby is charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and disguise with intent. He was released under an undertaking. Another 16‑year‑old boy from Whitby faces the same two charges – possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and disguise with intent – and he was also released under an undertaking. Police are asking anyone who has cellphone footage, dash-cam video, surveillance recordings or additional information to reach out to investigators.Source link
