Toronto

1 suspect arrested, another wanted after copper wire worth $10,000 stolen in North York

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Police say Zsolt Szendrei (left) and another suspect are accused of stealing copper wire in North York. (Toronto Police Service)

Toronto police have arrested one man and are looking for a second suspect in connection with the theft of copper wire worth $10,000 in North York on Saturday.

Police said on the evening of January 10, two men in a white SUV drove to a business in the area of Weston Road and Garyray Drive, south of Steeles Avenue West.

They allegedly broke into the business and stole the copper wire.

The next day, police said they arrested one suspect, 39-year-old Zsolt Szendrei of Toronto.

He was charged with break and enter, disguise with intent, possession of break-in instruments, theft over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and possession of proceeds or thing obtained by crime.

In a news release on Wednesday, police shared an image of the second suspect, who they described as between 20 and 30 years old and was last seen wearing a light-coloured sweater, white pants and black and white shoes.

Investigators also released an image of Szendrei and the suspect vehicle, as they believe there may be more victims.

They are asking anyone who can identify the outstanding suspect or has information about the theft to contact them at 416-808-3100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).