Vehicle Crashes into Home After Break-and-Enter at Bank in Ajax

Two males are in custody after breaking into a bank and fleeing police in Ajax.

On Sunday, March 3, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., members of West Division responded to a break-and-enter call at the Scotiabank located at 15 Westney Road North, in Ajax.  Bank security contacted police when they observed multiple males with various tools attempting to break into the ATM.  Officers arrived at the bank and located a suspicious vehicle.  Police attempted to block the vehicle but it fled the area and a short pursuit was initiated. 

In an attempt to flee, the suspect vehicle drove through two backyards and collided with a nearby residence.  The driver was taken into custody without incident. 

No persons inside the residence were physically injured.  The driver was transported to a local area hospital with minor injuries.  The residence is still being assessed for structural integrity as the damage from the collision was significant.

Alejandro CASTRO DIAZ, age 28 is charged with: Break-and-Enter, and Participate in Criminal Organization.

Omar BURGOS BURGOS, age 39 is charged with: Flight from Peace Officer, Break-and-Enter Dwelling, and Participate in Criminal Organization.

Both males recently arrived in Canada from Chile.  They were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Mackinnon of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3617.

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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