Two suspects from the GTA are facing charges following a police chase in Oakville.
Officers on patrol in the Joshua Creek area came across two suspicious vehicles, a Honda Civic and Toyota Highlander “traveling in tandem in a tight formation.” The Highlander was found to have been freshly stolen from a nearby driveway.
When officers tried to catch up to the vehicles, the two separated and fled the area. The Honda Civic and its driver were eventually found and he was subsequently arrested. The driver of the stolen Toyota Highlander was also located nearby on foot with the assistance of K9 units.
A 17-year-old male from Toronto was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
A 22-year old Stouffville man was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Break In Instruments
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Marijuana)
The youth was later released on a Release Order. The man was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ron Strauch of the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2255.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
