Editor’s note: Durham Regional Police originally told Global News shots were fired against police officers. Late Monday afternoon, police issued a correction saying an officer fired a shot at the suspects’ vehicle while attempting to stop it.
Durham Regional Police say two of three armed bank robbery suspects have been arrested after a pursuit on Highway 401.
A spokesperson for Durham police told Global News officers were notified of a bank robbery in Clarington at around 1:30 p.m. Monday. A pursuit took place on the westbound lanes of Highway 401, the spokesperson said. Police didn’t report any injuries.
Officers initially said shots were fired at officers. But police later issued a correction on Twitter saying an officer, in an attempt to stop the vehicle, “discharged his gun during a high-risk stop.”
Police said the vehicle used by the suspects was found abandoned on Highway 401 near Salem Road in Ajax.
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Officers said two guns were recovered.
Police, including the canine and emergency response units, said two suspects were arrested as they continue to search for a third.
Anyone with information is asked to call Durham Regional Police.
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