Durham cops, OPP team up to take down carjacker on Highway 401 in Ajax

Westbound lanes through Ajax were shutdown briefly Sunday evening for a takedown of an alleged carjacker.

At least twenty vehicles from Durham Police uniformed officers and the tactical squad – as well as the OPP – were involved in the successful takedown near the Salem Road exit. One suspect is in custody.

OPP is now in charge of the investigation.

Great work by our tactical officers and uniform officers after stopping an alleged carjacker on Hwy #401 by Salem Rd, Ajax. Westbound was shut down for the takedown. Traffic now moving. One in custody. OPP taking carriage of investigation. #drpstweets pic.twitter.com/F2rAQ2MxBb

— Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) September 18, 2022