A 26-year-old man from Ajax is facing charges after Cobourg Police arrested him in connection with attempted vehicle thefts early Monday morning.
At approximately 3:10 a.m. on December 1, police responded to reports of a man on a scooter attempting to enter vehicles in the Prince of Wales Drive area of northwest Cobourg. Officers observed the suspect inside a pickup truck and approached, prompting a foot pursuit. The man was arrested without incident.
The suspect faces charges of theft from a motor vehicle under $5,000 and possession of break-in instruments. He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court at a future date.
Police say the investigation is ongoing as officers work to determine if the incident is connected to other recent vehicle break-ins in the area. Residents are reminded to lock their vehicles and secure valuables to prevent theft. Cobourg Police continue to monitor the neighbourhood and encourage anyone with information about similar incidents to come forward.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)