Two Suspects Arrested Attempting to Steal ATM

Two females are in custody after attempting to steal an ATM machine in Oshawa.

On Monday, October 7, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of Central West Division responded to a call for two suspicious vehicles in the area of Winchester Road East and Simcoe Street North. When officers arrived, they located a van and a pick-up truck, in the parking lot. The pick-up truck fled upon police arrival, and the van remained.

Officers followed the pick-up truck, which was dragging an ATM, into a nearby cornfield. The female suspect then fled on foot, and was arrested after a brief foot pursuit.

Upon further investigation, it was found that the suspects used the pick-up truck to pull the ATM machine from the ground. It was determined that the van had been reported stolen. A female in the van was also arrested.

Sabrina WARREN, age 30, of Clarington is facing five charges, including: Possess Property Obtained by Crime Exceeding $5000 and Theft Exceeding $5000.

WARREN was held for a bail hearing.

Elisabeth MCLAUGHLIN, age 33, of Whitby is facing six charges, including: Possess Property Obtained by Crime Exceeding $5000; Disguise with Intent and Theft Exceeding $5000.

MCLAUGHLIN was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. West of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 4067.

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 $2,000 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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