Two Arrested After Break-and-Enter in Whitby

Two males are in custody after breaking into a residence in Whitby.

On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at approximately 5:55 a.m., members of Central West Division responded to a break-and-enter at a residence in the area of Princess Street and Cassels Road East.  Two males used a stolen garage door remote to access the garage of a residence. Officers arrived on scene and took one male into custody without incident.  The second male fled the area in a grey SUV.

Officers searched the area and later located the suspect vehicle.  A traffic stop was initiated and the second suspect was taken into custody without incident. 

Zachary LINTNER, age 33 from Courtice is charged with: Break-and-Enter, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000, Fail to Comply with Release Order, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order x2.

Joseph DAVRIEUX, age 55 from Clarington is charged with: Break-and-Enter, Dangerous Operation, Flight from Police, Operate a Conveyance While Prohibited, and Fail to Comply with Release Order x2.

They were both held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. West of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2286.

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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