Male Arrested for Vehicle Theft in Whitby

On Thursday, November 30, 2023, at approximately 5:05 a.m., members of Central West Division responded to a stolen vehicle call in the area of Muir Crescent and McQuay Boulevard in Whitby.  A white Toyota Tundra had been stolen out of the victim’s driveway.  Responding officers observed a white Toyota Tundra leaving the area.  They quickly confirmed it was the stolen Toyota and followed it.  When the Toyota stopped for a red light at a nearby intersection, officers were able to safely block it from fleeing.  A male in the driver’s seat was arrested without incident.

Jarred SIMARD, age 23 from Quebec is charged with: Theft of Motor Vehicle, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, Mischief Under $5000, and Obstruct Peace Officer.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with new information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Zabdyr of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2880.

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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