Suspect Sought After Armed Robbery at Store in Bowmanville

Police are searching for a male suspect after an armed robbery at a convenience store in Bowmanville.

On Saturday, January 3, 2026, at approximately 6:10 p.m., members of East Division responded to an armed person call at Liberty Best Variety located at 83 Liberty Street South. A male entered the store and demanded cash while pointing a firearm at an employee who was standing behind the checkout counter. The suspect fled the area with a quantity of cash prior to police arrival.

No employees suffered any physical injuries.

Anyone with cellphone, dash cam, or surveillance footage from Saturday, January 3, 2026, between 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., or information about this incident is asked the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.

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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