The regional property crime branches, K9 tracking units, and aerial drone surveillance teams within the Durham Region have successfully broken up a lucrative commercial metal theft operation. Tracked under West Division criminal registries on Monday, July 6, 2026, investigative clerks finalized the processing logs for the report Scrap metal thefts topping $45,000 leads to charges for Pickering man. Triggered by a late-night commercial alarm trip, a massive tactical perimeter successfully cut off the suspect’s escape route, ending a multi-month looting sequence that drained tens of thousands of dollars in industrial raw materials from a local recycling yard.
Forensic audit logs compiled by business management show the cumulative value of the diverted metal inventory easily cleared the $45,000 mark.
The Dowty Road Interdiction and Tactical Containment Grid
The arrest required a coordinated response from multiple specialized police divisions to safely lock down the sprawling industrial yard.
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The Alarm Vector: At approximately 9:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, automated security monitors at AIM Recycling—located on Dowty Road in Ajax—tripped after detecting an active break-and-enter near the main scrap metal yard.
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The Tactical Air & Ground Envelope: Arriving West Division patrol officers immediately realized the size of the scrap yard required extra specialized eyes. Dispatches quickly routed the DRPS K9 Unit, the Tactical Support Unit, and the Remote Aerial Drone Unit to the scene. The drone crews mapped the yard from above using thermal imaging, guiding ground officers and police dogs directly to the suspect’s hiding spot inside the industrial compound.
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The Multi-Theft Audit: While the suspect was caught red-handed during the June 29 breach, a follow-up investigation by property crime detectives revealed the break-in was part of a serial pattern, linking him to several prior uncontained inventory losses at the same company.
Analyzing the Accused Profile and Statutory Criminal Demands
The 35-year-old suspect was transported to regional holding cells, processed through the automated fingerprint index, and formally charged.
| Accused Identity Profile | Primary Municipal Residence | Statutory Criminal Accusations Laid | Present Judicial Release Status |
| Haron Mohammad | City of Pickering |
• Break and Enter with Intent
• Theft Over $5,000 |
Released from custody on a formal legal Undertaking |
| Age: 35 | Ontario Jurisdiction | Governing Framework: Criminal Code of Canada | Subject to mandatory appearance conditions at local court |
Active Appeal for Commercial Dashcam Footprint Files
While financial crime investigators work with the recycling company to finalize property loss sheets, West Division detectives are calling on nearby night-shift workers to check their cameras.
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Lead Case Detective Node: Anyone with direct knowledge of this suspect, related scrap sales, or suspicious transport vehicles is urged to contact D/Cst. Ananthamurugan of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1905.
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Industrial Grid Video Call-Out: Commercial transport drivers, automated security desk operators, and delivery drivers who traveled along Dowty Road or surrounding industrial loops between 8:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on June 29 are asked to review their dashcams or facility cameras for any suspicious flatbeds or cargo vans parked near the yard borders.
Anonymous tips can be submitted securely to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers, where accurate leads that help secure a formal conviction may qualify for a tax-free cash reward.
The Durham Regional Police Service West Division Criminal Investigations Branch handles the active court tracking file.
Ajax commercial property owners, scrap yard operators, and local logistics managers looking to look over industrial loss prevention strategies, download commercial trespass notice forms, or submit digital video assets can access the public portal online at drps.ca or route encrypted tips through durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.
