A Lindsay, Ont., man faces weapons charges following what Durham police say was a failed armed robbery in Beaverton on Monday morning.
According to the Durham Regional Police Service, around 3:25 a.m., officers were called to a residence in the area of Osborne and Simcoe streets after a victim confronted two suspects outside of the home.
Police allege one of the suspects produced a firearm. Both suspects fled after police were called.
Officers located one suspect who engaged police in a “lengthy foot pursuit,” investigators said.
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Utilizing the canine unit, the suspect was located and arrested in a wooded area.
Matthew Taylor, 37, of Lindsay, was charged with assault with a weapon; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; use of an imitation firearm to commit an indictable offence; and failure to comply with a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing.
Investigators continue to look for a second suspect, who is described as a man with a medium build, wearing all black clothing and a black balaclava.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call detectives with North Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2676. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
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