Durham police yesterday said at least three males are wanted after an armed robbery at a department store in Pickering.
On Monday, January 19 at around 7:30 am, members of West Division responded to a robbery call at the Walmart located at 1899 Brock Road.
Three males caused property damage and stole electronics before fleeing to a waiting vehicle. All suspects fled the area prior to police arrival.
No employees or customers suffered any physical injuries, police said.
Anyone who was in the area or at the Walmart between 7-8 am, and has video footage is asked to contact police.
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.
Three try to break through Pickering home door
Durham police are looking for at least three suspects after an attempted break-and-enter at a residence in Pickering.
On Tuesday, January 13 at around 3:25 am, two males attended the front door of a residence in the area of Turnstone Boulevard and Kerrydale Avenue.
The two suspects attempted to break the front door glass to gain entry to the home, but were unsuccessful. The suspects fled to a waiting white Honda Civic sedan being driven by a third suspect, before fleeing the area.
The first suspect is described as: male, approximately 5’10” tall, with a medium build. He was wearing a black ski mask, dark sunglasses, dark Nike hoody, black puffer vest, black jogging pants, and black winter boots.
The second suspect is described as: male, approximately 5’8” tall, with a medium build. He was wearing a black medical mask, black-framed glasses, a grey hoody, and black jeans.
The suspect vehicle is described as a: white Honda Civic sedan.
Photos of the suspects and suspect vehicle are attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca.
Anyone who can identify these males or has any cellphone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Alexander of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 x 1905.
Gun & Gang Unit arrest Clarington man
A man is facing several firearm charges after an investigation by the Gun and Gang Unit in Bowmanville.
On Wednesday, January 21 members of the DRPS Gun and Gang Unit (GGU) completed a firearm investigation and executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Green Road and Baseline Road.
A search of the residence located a handgun, three prohibited overcapacity magazines, ammunition, and drugs.
At the time of his arrest, the 28-year old male suspect from Bowmanville was bound by probation and release orders. He was held for a bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Gun and Gang Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5800.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name the accused parties as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.
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