Male in Custody for Multiple Vehicle Thefts

A male who was wanted by police for numerous vehicle thefts has been arrested after fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle.

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, members of Central East Division received information that a male wanted by police was currently living at a residence in the area of Kaiser Crescent and Colborne Street West in Oshawa.  The male had been involved in numerous vehicle thefts and was believed to be in possession of a stolen vehicle.  Officers observed the male attend the front of the residence in a SUV.  A traffic stop was attempted, however, the male fled from police in the vehicle.  Police pursued the vehicle until the male drove into a parking lot and fled on foot.  The male was located hiding in a nearby restaurant where he was taken into custody without incident.  A search of the male’s property revealed a concealed prohibited stun gun.

Ryan BROCKLEHURST, age 34 from Oshawa is charged with numerous offences including: Dangerous Operation, Flight from Police, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon, and Fail to Comply with Release Order.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with security or dash cam footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. O’Halloran of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3843.

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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