Man Steals $17K in Copper, Arrested

0:00It's April 17, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News today. Local news powered by AI. A 33-year-old man from Whitby is facing serious charges after stealing $17,000 worth of copper wiring and piping from a local business. Durham Regional Police announced the bust in a release on Friday, hitting him with counts of theft over $5,000, theft under $5,000, and break-and-inter. The break-ins happened three times in quick succession between April 10th and April 12th, 2026, right in the Asperin Road and Kent Mills Road area. Copper like that is hot on the black market, making these thefts a real hit to operations. Business owners in the area are breathing easier now, but the loss is at a fast and tough economic times. Police move quick to lock this down, showing they're on top of repeat offenders hitting commercial spots. Others napped Dwayne Horace Daily on Tuesday, April 14th, without any drama during the

1:01arrest. He's in custody, and the case is heading to court soon. This quick takedown sends a clear message, steal from the community, and you'll pay the price. Stay sharp out there.