Suspect Wanted After Armed Commercial Robbery in Whitby

Police are searching for a male after he made threats with a knife and stole cash from a business in Whitby.

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, members of Central West Division responded to an armed robbery at the Little Caesars restaurant located at 965 Dundas Street West that occurred at approximately 7:10 p.m. A male entered the business and threatened employees with a knife while demanding cash from the register. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival.

No employees suffered any physical injuries.

The suspect is described as: male, Black, approximately 6’2”-6’3” tall, with a medium build.

Anyone who was in the area between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact the Auto Robbery Crime 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.

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