Male Arrested After Break-and-Enter and Theft Investigation in Whitby
A male is facing charges following a break-and-enter and theft investigation in Whitby.
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, members of Central West Division responded to a break-and-enter call at a residence under construction in the area of Thornton Road North and Conlin Road West. A male suspect entered the residence and stole several appliances, residential wiring, and construction equipment.
On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, members of Central West Division responded to a second call for a break-and-enter at the residence. Officers searched the residence and found evidence the suspect had been staying in the home while it was undergoing renovations.
Further investigation located several of the stolen appliances for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the suspect was located in Oshawa with a stolen air conditioning unit and taken into custody without incident. A search warrant was later executed at the suspect’s home where several stolen appliances were located.
Jesse Kevin POTTS, age 33 from Oshawa is charged with: Break-and-Enter x2, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.
He was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Eid of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1805.
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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