Male Arrested After Stealing Shotgun During Break-and-Enter in Clarington

A male is in custody after he broke into a residential workshop and stole a shotgun in Clarington.

On Sunday, September 1, 2024, at approximately 8:50 a.m., members of East Division responded to a break-and-enter in progress at a residence in the area of Concession Road 6 and Jewel Road.  A male entered a workshop located on the residential property and stole a shotgun.  Police arrived on scene and located the male holding the shotgun.  Multiple police demands were made before the suspect complied and dropped the shotgun.  He was taken into custody without incident.  It was later determined the vehicle the suspect arrived in had been stolen.

As the suspect was being transported, he broke the rear window of the police cruiser he was in and jumped out.  Multiple police units were nearby and quickly took the suspect back into custody.

Allan James JOHNSON, age 37 of No Fixed Address is charged with numerous offences including: Break-and-Enter and Steal Firearm, Mischief Under $5000, Possess Firearm Without Licence, Possess Firearm Obtained by Crime, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, Escape Lawful Custody of Peace Officer, Possession Contrary to Order, Fail to Comply with Probation Order, and Fail to Comply with Release Order.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Dombroskie of East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2068.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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