Durham Regional Police have issued a public appeal for assistance in locating two individuals suspected of orchestrating a series of locker thefts at recreation centres in Clarington. The incidents, which occurred in December 2025, targeted facilities including the Courtice Community Complex and the Diane Hamre Recreation Complex.
Details of the Alleged Crimes
According to authorities, the duo allegedly stole wallets and bank cards from lockers at these locations. Police report that the stolen bank cards were subsequently used at various retail establishments to make high-value fraudulent purchases, amplifying the financial impact of the thefts.
Suspects and Charges
The individuals sought are Eduard-Andrei Sandu, a 35-year-old from Toronto, and Irina-Georgiana Didei, a 29-year-old from North York. Sandu faces an extensive list of charges, including 16 counts of fraud under $5,000, 11 counts of possessing or using credit cards obtained by offence, and multiple counts of theft, conspiracy, and mischief. Didei is wanted for three counts of theft under $5,000, three counts of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, and two counts of having her face disguised.
Related Arrest in Gym Thefts
In a connected development, police have arrested another suspect involved in similar thefts at gyms across Durham. The man was allegedly observed rummaging through gym bags and lockers in a change room at Planet Fitness on Durham Regional Highway 2 on February 5, 2026. An off-duty officer apprehended him without incident.
Investigators later confirmed that the suspect matched the description of a man previously banned from several other gyms due to theft allegations. Ravneet Gandhi, an 18-year-old from Brampton, has been charged with multiple offences, including theft under $5,000, possessing property obtained by crime, using a credit card obtained by offence, possessing counterfeit currency, and possession of cocaine. He was held for a bail hearing following his arrest.
Police Appeal for Information
Durham Regional Police are urging anyone with information about these incidents to come forward. Detective-Sergeant Cronin of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch can be contacted at 1-888-579-1520 extension 1649. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through their online portal.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about theft and fraud in recreational facilities, prompting increased vigilance among local authorities and community members.
