Teen billed after paper distribution chauffeur hijacked in Bowmanville, authorities state

A 17-year-old is dealing with several costs after a paper distribution chauffeur was hijacked in Bowmanville on Saturday, Durham authorities state.

It took place around 4:45 a.m. in the location of Clarington Boulevard and Prince William Boulevard, detectives stated in a press release provided Thursday.

Police state the chauffeur was being in his automobile at a shipment area when 2 concealed individuals– one lugging a weapon– come close to and drew him out the door. The believes after that removed in the swiped vehicle, according to the press release. The sufferer had not been injured.

Officers later on discovered the automobile going west on Highway 401, prior to switching off at Westney Road in Ajax, where it knocked right into a post, authorities state.

Both individuals inside after that escaped and, after a short chase, policemans had the ability to detain among the suspects, while the various other fled, according to detectives.

A 17-year-old man from Ajax is currently dealing with costs of burglary making use of a limited weapon, camouflage with intent, having building gotten by criminal offense over $5,000 and blocking a policeman.

He was held for a bond hearing. Anyone with details or video clip footage of the case is being asked to call Durham authorities.