Bank robbers in Ajax, Ontario, employed an unusual method early Monday morning, using an excavator to break into a TD Bank branch and steal an ATM. Durham Regional Police are investigating the incident, which occurred at approximately 4:20 a.m. at the bank located at 83 Williamson Dr., near Westney Rd. in the city's north end.
Details of the Heist
Officers responded to a commercial alarm at the bank and discovered an unoccupied excavator parked near an area of the building that had sustained extensive damage. At least one ATM was stolen from the damaged section, and all suspects had fled the scene before police arrived. Authorities are now seeking video footage from the area between 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., including cellphone, dashcam, or surveillance recordings.
Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives with the West Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520, Ext. 1905. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.
Rise in Heavy Equipment Bank Robberies
This heist is not the first time heavy construction equipment has been used to rob a bank in the Greater Toronto Area. In November 2025, a backhoe was used to breach a wall at a bank near Rexdale Blvd. and Islington Ave. in Etobicoke. Earlier, in June 2025, a failed attempt to breach a Scarborough bank at Port Union and Lawson Rds. left an excavator behind in the wreckage. In March 2025, an excavator was also used to damage a wall and steal an ATM from a Woodbridge bank. Additionally, on Dec. 31, 2024, a TD Bank at the corner of Bathurst St. and Lawrence Ave. was damaged in a similar fashion when an excavator was used to steal an ATM.
Police continue to investigate these brazen crimes, which highlight a troubling trend of using heavy machinery for bank robberies. The public is reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
