Halton Police has arrested two suspects in relation to delivery package thefts from residences in Oakville.
The thefts happened in April, in the area of Dundas Street, Neyagawa Boulevard and Sixth Line.
During the investigation, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – 2 District Street Crime Unit identified a suspect vehicle. The suspect vehicle was located on April 14th, and officers attempted to arrest the occupants.
Two police vehicles were struck when the driver attempted to flee in the vehicle.
The vehicle was subsequently stopped by officers and both occupants were arrested.
No physical injuries were sustained.
21-year-old Quok Pham of Mississauga has been charged with:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (19 counts)
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
22-year-old Maruo Anas of Brampton has been charged with:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (19 counts)
- Possession of Forged Document (2 counts)
Both parties were released on an Undertaking.
The vehicle contained numerous packages that had been stolen from residences in Oakville.
Police have been able to identify the owners of many of the items however, officers are asking that area residents who have had a package stolen this month to contact D/Cst. Hansen of the 2 District Street Crime Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 2277.
Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
