Two in Custody for Attempted Vehicle Theft in Whitby

Two males are in custody after they attempted to steal a vehicle from a residence in Whitby.

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, at approximately 2:15 a.m., members of Central West Division responded to a vehicle theft in progress in the area of Capstan Court and Swordfish Drive.  Officers arrived on scene and located two males.  The first suspect attempted to flee in his vehicle but was blocked by police and taken into custody.  The second suspect fled on foot into a green space but was taken into custody a short distance away.

Michael Luciano WILLIAMS, age 20 from Toronto is charged with numerous offences including: Prowl at Night, Attempt Theft Over $5000, Possess Break-in Instruments, and Mischief Over $5000.

Abdikarim Burgal HASSAN, age 20 from Toronto is charged with numerous offences including: Prowl at Night, Attempt Theft Over $5000, Possess Break-in Instruments, and Mischief Over $5000.

Both were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Brown of Project Attire at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2825.

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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