2 charged after truck and motorcycle stolen in Whitby

Two Oshawa residents have been charged after a pickup truck and motorcycle were stolen in Whitby, Durham Regional Police said. The investigation began after a 2011 Ford F-350 was stolen from a parking lot at 372 Taunton Road East on November 6, 2026.

Police said a man and a woman involved in the theft were seen leaving the area in the truck and a Honda motorcycle. Officers determined that the motorcycle had been stolen earlier that day from a residence in Oshawa.

Police later found the truck in Oshawa. Its occupants ran away but were arrested after a brief foot pursuit, police said. Investigators also recovered a quantity of drugs and property believed to have been obtained through crime.

The two accused were also charged in connection with a suspected attempted break-in at a Winners store in South Whitby, according to police.

Charges and appeal

Max Folques Ambar, 36, of Oshawa, faces two counts each of motor vehicle theft, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and breach of probation. He is also charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, mischief under $5,000, failing to comply with a release order, possession of a Schedule I substance and operation while prohibited.

Bailee Chircop, 25, of Oshawa, faces two counts each of motor vehicle theft and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, along with a charge of mischief under $5,000. Folques Ambar was held for a bail hearing. The allegations have not been proven in court.

Anyone with information is asked to contact D/Cst. Nicholson of the DRPS Auto Theft and Robbery Unit at 905-579-1520 ext. 5369.