Two Youth Facing Charges After Armed Street-level Robbery in Ajax

Two young males are facing charges after robbing a 13-year-old male at knife-point in Ajax.

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at approximately 6:40 p.m., members of West Division responded to a robbery call in the area of Rossland Road West and Church Street North.  Two male youth stole a scooter from another male youth.  The victim confronted the suspects, however the suspects made threats toward the victim while brandishing a knife. Officers, with the assistance of Air1, searched the area and located the suspects a short distance away.  Both suspects were taken into custody without incident.

The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

A 16-year-old male from Pickering is charged with: Robbery.

A 15-year-old male from Pickering is charged with: Robbery.

Both were released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Waters of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2530.

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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