Durham Police are searching for a male suspect who approached an elderly man in Whitby armed with a knife and demanded money.
On Thursday, March 20, at about 8:40 pm, officers said they responded to an armed person call near Pilkington Crescent and Bradley Drive. The victim told police that while he was out for a walk, an unknown male approached him from behind. The suspect grabbed the victim, demanded money while brandishing a knife, and struck him in the face when the victim attempted to fend him off.
The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police, assisted by canine and tactical units, searched the area but did not locate the suspect. He is described as a male, White, shorter than 6 feet tall, with a medium build, and wearing a grey/black hooded sweater.
Anyone with information about this incident or security camera footage is asked to contact D/Cst. Knowler of the Central West Criminal Investigative Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3989.
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