Male Wanted for Break-and-Enter in Whitby

Police are looking for a male who broke into a convenience store in Whitby.

On Monday, July 1, 2024, at approximately 3:25 a.m., a male broke into Garden Square Variety, located at 3050 Garden Street, in Whitby.  The suspect smashed the glass of the front door and stole numerous items, including: lottery tickets, cigarettes, and cash.

The suspect is described as: male, Black, approximately 30-40 years-old, with short dark hair, and a goatee.  He was wearing sunglasses, and a blue fitted T-shirt.

A photo of the suspect has been attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Bacon of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1845.

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 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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