Durham Police yesterday said two young males are facing charges after robbing a 13-year-old male at knifepoint in Ajax.
On Wednesday, October 16, at about 6:40 pm, members of West Division responded to a robbery call in the area of Rossland Road West and Church Street North.
Two male youth stole a scooter from another male youth. The victim confronted the suspects, however the suspects made threats toward the victim while brandishing a knife, police said.
Officers, with the assistance of Air1, searched the area and located the suspects a short distance away. Both suspects were taken into custody without incident.
The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.
A 16-year-old male from Pickering is charged with robbery.
A 15-year-old male from Pickering is charged with robbery.
Both were released on an undertaking.
Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Waters of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2530.
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