Suspects Sought for Attempted Home Invasion and Uttering Threats

Police are looking for two suspects after they attempted to enter a residence and made threats toward the homeowner and their family in Ajax. 

On Thursday, December 21, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m., two unknown males attended a residence in the area of Middlecote Drive and Taunton Road East in Ajax.  The males rang the doorbell and were met by the home owner.  One male attempted to enter the residence before being blocked by the homeowner.  The other male assaulted the homeowner and threw a letter into the residence.  Both males then fled the area.  The letter contained threats toward the homeowner and their family. 

The first suspect is described as: male, White, with a medium build.  He was wearing a baseball hat, a red bandana over his face, grey hoody, black t-shirt with a white skull and ‘Oshawa 81’ written on it, dark pants, and black/tan work boots.

The second suspect is described as: male, White, with a medium build.  He was wearing a baseball hat, a red bandana over his face, black/grey sweater/jacket, blue jeans, and white shoes with black laces.

Anyone that can identify the suspects or that has any information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Smith of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2528.

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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