Two Youth Arrested with Replica Firearm in Whitby

Two male youth were taken into custody after reports of a firearm being pointed from a vehicle in Whitby.

On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at approximately 1:20 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Baldwin Street South and Taunton Road. Police received reports that a male was pointing a firearm from a vehicle as it drove around. Officers attended the area and located the suspect vehicle in a nearby parking lot. Two male youth associated to the vehicle were identified and taken into custody. A replica firearm was located in the vehicle.

No persons suffered any physical injuries.

A 17-year-old male from Whitby was released into a youth diversion program.

A 17-year-old male from Whitby was released into a youth diversion program.

Anyone with cellphone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Lewis of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2888.

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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