- Two individuals from Toronto arrested in Ajax
- Shotgun and break-in tools recovered by police
- Incident occurred in Durham Region
Police in Ajax arrested two Toronto residents found in possession of a shotgun and break-in tools. The recovery of dedicated break-in instruments suggests a pattern of planned forced-entry activity rather than opportunistic theft. In Durham Region, residential break-ins typically exploit standard entry points—doors subject to kick-in or pry attacks, and windows or sliding glass that yield to hand-through reach after breakage. The presence of break-in tools indicates the suspects were equipped for multiple vectors. Homeowners can meaningfully reduce vulnerability by hardening both primary entry doors and glass surfaces. Door fortification—reinforced strike plates, frame anchoring, and multi-point lock geometry—resists kick-in and pry attempts. Security window film bonds glass shards together, preventing the hand-through reach that makes windows and patio doors quick targets. Layered defence across doors and glass creates meaningful delay; time for occupants to wake, trigger alarms, or alert neighbours and police.
How Durham Region typically gets hit.
Clear Guard serves the Durham communities listed here. For a home with a rear walkout, inspect both the patio glass and nearby reachable windows. For a seasonal or rural property, provide access arrangements and identify any detached structures you want considered before scheduling the assessment. For your Durham Region property, ask us to review the front and rear doors, reachable windows and any garage-to-house door. We check the existing assemblies and access before recommending security film or ARX Guard door fortification. Book a free on-site assessment for a written quote.
- 01Install a reinforced strike plate and frame anchors on all exterior doors to resist kick-in and pry attacks.
- 02Apply security film to ground-floor windows, sliding patio doors, and sidelights to prevent hand-through reach after breakage.
- 03Ensure exterior lighting illuminates all entry points and sightlines; trim shrubs and trees that create hiding spots near doors and windows.
Security Window Film
Security film is bonded to the interior face of existing glass. When the pane is struck, the film holds the shattered shards together, turning the typical 2-second smash-and-reach into a sustained forced-entry attempt against a glass surface that no longer separates. Optically clear, blocks more than 99% UV, compatible with tempered, laminated, single-pane and double-pane residential glass. Installed in a single day for most homes.
Door Fortification
The ARX Guard door fortification system reinforces the door assembly to make forced entry significantly harder. Components are selected based on the specific door and what the situation calls for. Compatible with smart locks, keypad locks, and traditional deadbolts.
- Security FilmWhich Windows Need Security Film? A Priority GuideChoose which windows to film first: glass beside locks, reachable lower panes and patio doors. Compare a targeted scope with broader coverage for your home.
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