Man charged after $45K in recycled metal stolen from Ajax scrap yard over multiple incidents
Haron Mohammad, 35, of Pickering was arrested June 25 after police responded to a break-in alarm at AIM Recycling.
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A 35-year-old Pickering man is facing charges after police arrested him in connection with a series of recycled metal thefts valued at more than $45,000 from an Ajax business. On June 25 at about 9:15 p.m., officers responded to an alarm at AIM Recycling, located at 140 Dowty Road. Police spotted a male suspect breaking into the company's scrap metal yard. Officers searched the surrounding area and located the suspect, who was arrested without incident.
Investigators determined the man was responsible for multiple thefts from the business, allegedly stealing more than $45,000 worth of metal over several incidents. Haron Mohammad, 35, of Pickering, is charged with break-and-enter and theft over $5,000. He was released on an undertaking. Anyone with information is asked to contact DRPS.
