Three Youth Arrested After Multiple Armed Robberies in Durham

Three males responsible for several armed robberies have been arrested following the completion of Project Burke.

Between February 20 and March 7, 2026, three businesses—Pizza Pizza in Pickering twice, B Boyz Burger in Pickering, and Little Caesars in Whitby—were targeted in a series of armed robberies. The Pizza Pizza was targeted by two suspects, while B Boyz and Little Caesars were targeted by a lone suspect, where staff were threatened with a knife while cash was stolen from the register. Investigators with the Auto Robbery Crime Unit (ARC) initiated Project Burke to identify and arrest those responsible.

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the first suspect was located at a high school in Pickering and taken into custody without incident. Later that evening, the two other suspects were taken into custody.

A 17-year-old male from Pickering is charged with: Robbery x4, Disguise with Intent x4, Possess property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 x4, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence, and Traffic in Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.

A 15-year-old male from Whitby is charged with: Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence, and Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.

A 14-year-old male from Whitby is charged with: Robbery, and Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence.

All were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this or similar incidents 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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