Male Sprayed with Unknown Substance in Cell Phone Robbery

A male suspect is being sought after spraying another male with an unknown substance and fleeing during a cell phone exchange.

On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of West Division responded to a robbery call in the area of Sewell Crescent and Tampsett Avenue, in Ajax.  The victim had listed an iPhone for purchase on Facebook Market Place and agreed to meet the suspect in a residential neighbourhood.  As the suspect was inspecting the phone, he sprayed the victim with an unknown substance and fled the area on foot. 

The victim sustained minor injuries.

The suspect is described as: male, Black, 20-25 years-old, approximately 6’2” tall, with short curly black hair, and a slim build.  He was wearing a blue mask, black bomber jacket, black hoodie sweater, and black jogging pants.

Anyone with video footage, dash cam footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Smith of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2528.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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