A 28-year-old male is in custody after he intentionally used a blow torch in an attempted robbery in Whitby, according to Durham Police.
On Wednesday, March 19, at about 5:55 am, members of Central West Division said they responded to a robbery call in the area of Dundas Street West and Annes Street. The victim was walking when they were approached by the suspect who was holding a lit blow torch demanding their personal property. The victim was able to fight back and escape. No physical injuries were reported.
The suspect was taken into custody without incident a short distance away, said police.
A 28-year-old male from Whitby was charged and held for a bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Adepegba #3593 of Central West Criminal Investigative Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2850.
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