Two Arrested Following Vehicle Theft Investigation

Two people have been arrested following an investigation into the theft of a pickup truck and motorcycle in Whitby.

On November 6, 2026, a 2011 Ford F-350 belonging was stolen from a parking lot at 372 Taunton Road East in Whitby. A male and female involved in the theft were seen leaving the area in the stolen vehicle and Honda motorcycle.

Through investigation, officers determined the motorcycle was also stolen earlier that day from a residence in Oshawa.

Police later located the stolen Ford F-350 in Oshawa. The occupants fled on foot but were arrested following a brief foot pursuit. Investigators also recovered a quantity of drugs and property believed to have been obtained through crime.

The accused parties have also been charged in relation to a suspected attempt break-in at a Winners store in South Whitby. 

As a result of the investigation, Max FOLQUES AMBAR, age 36, of Oshawa, is charged with: Theft of Motor Vehicle x2, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 x2, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, Mischief Under $5,000, Fail to Comply with Release Order, Breach of Probation x2, Possession of a Schedule I Substance, Operation While Prohibited.

Bailee CHIRCOP, age 25, of Oshawa, is charged with: Theft of Motor Vehicle x2, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 x2, Mischief Under $5,000

FOLQUES AMBAR was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Nicholson of the DRPS Auto Theft and Robbery Unit at 905-579-1520 ext. 5369.

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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