Three Suspects Sought in Ajax Distraction Theft

Investigators are actively seeking to identify three individuals involved in a distraction theft incident that occurred in Ajax.

On Friday, September 14, 2023, at around 4:30 p.m., three suspects entered a jewelry store located at 1901 Harwood Avenue North in Ajax.

During the incident, two of the suspects engaged a store employee in conversation, diverting attention, while the third suspect discreetly took a jewelry box containing items valued over $20,000. Following the theft, all three individuals left the premises and fled in an older model Dodge Caravan.

The suspects are described as follows:

1.      Male: Aged 25-30, 5’9” and weighing approximately 160 lbs.
2.      Male: Aged 45-55, 5’7” and a weight of around 170 lbs.
3.      Female: Aged 45-55, 5’6”, weighing approximately 180 lbs.

Anyone that can identify the suspect, the suspect vehicle, or has any new information that could help investigators is asked to contact D/Cst. Broome of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-579-1520 x 2871.

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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