Suspect Wanted for Theft from Motor Vehicle

Police are looking for a suspect who broke into a vehicle and stole numerous identity and banking cards.

Between 12:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., on Monday, August 19, 2024, a male broke into a Lexus SUV that was parked in the area of Splendor Drive and Vineyard Avenue, in Whitby.  The suspect stole numerous personal items, banking cards, cash, and identity documents before fleeing the area.

A short time later, the suspect used the banking cards at multiple gas stations in Oshawa and Whitby.

The suspect is described as: male, Black, approximately 6’ tall, with short afro style hair, and full beard.  He was wearing a black t-shirt, gold necklace, gold bracelet on his right wrist, black pants, and black shoes.

A photo of the suspect has been attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Knowler of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1815.

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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