Youth Arrested for Firearm Possession in Pickering

A male youth has been arrested after he broke into a vehicle and was found with a firearm in his possession in Pickering.

On Thursday, May 30, 2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m., members of West Division responded to a suspicious person call in the area of Pickering Parkway and Glenanna Road.  The suspect was seen entering a vehicle and was confronted by the vehicle owner, who contacted police.  The suspect was taken into custody without incident.  A search of the suspect’s property revealed a firearm with a prohibited magazine.

The victim did not sustain any physical injuries. 

A 14-year-old male from Pickering is charged with: Possess Loaded Firearm, Possess Unauthorized Firearm, and Possess Prohibited Device.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Hackembruch of West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1901.

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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