The Robbery Unit of Durham Police, on Friday, May 5, made an arrest in the investigation of a commercial robbery that occurred in Whitby.
In February, 2023, a male suspect entered a convenience store in the area of Dunlop Street and Brock Street South and made a demand for cigarettes and cash while brandishing a knife. The suspect fled on foot with a quantity of items, said police.
There were no physical injuries reported.
The 47-year old of no fixed address, was charged and held for a bail hearing.
Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact the Major Crime Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspects and not convicted, and
2. Sometimes charges are dropped or amended.