Two robbery suspects were taken into custody Tuesday evening, after being pursued by Air1.
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 members of East Division responded to the area of Darlington Boulevard and King Street East, Courtice for two suspects that had fled the LCBO with a large quantity of stolen merchandise. The suspects fled in a pickup truck at a high rate of speed, and struck a vehicle at Highway 2 and Clarington Boulevard. Police located the vehicle and a pursuit began, travelling westbound on Highway 401. The pursuit was discontinued as Air1 was available to safely follow the suspect vehicle.
The vehicle had sustained damage due to the collision and the suspects eventually exited the highway into Whitby, where they continued driving for a short period of time. Air1 continued to monitor the suspects while officers staged in the area. The suspects drove into a gated compound in the area of South Blair Street and Water Street where they attempted to carjack a tractor trailer. Police converged on the area and with the assistance of K9 and Air1, took the two suspects into custody.
There were minor injuries reported as a result of the collision.
Ajitpal GILL, age 23, of Brampton is facing 13 charges, including: Robbery – Carjack; Obstruct Police; Dangerous Operation; Flight from Police and Theft under $5000.
Gurvinder KANG, age 40, of Brampton is facing 11 charges, including: Robbery – Carjack; Possess Property Obtained by Crime under $5000; Theft under $5000 and Fail to Comply with Release Order x3.
Anyone with new information that could help investigators is asked to contact D/Cst. Whelan of the East Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-579-1520 x 1613.
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.