UPDATE #1 Male Arrested After Armed Robberies in Clarington

A male is in custody after committing multiple armed robberies in Clarington and Bowmanville.

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., a male entered the Circle K located at 180 King Street East in Clarington, and demanded cash while armed with two large knives. 

On Saturday, January 3, 2026, at approximately 6:10 p.m., the suspect entered the Liberty Best Variety located at 83 Liberty Street South in Bowmanville, and demanded cash while pointing a firearm at an employee. 

On Monday, January 5, 2026, at approximately 8:50 p.m., the suspect re-attended Liberty Best Variety, and demanded cash while pointing a firearm at an employee.  The suspect attempted to flee but was taken into custody a short distance away. The firearm was determined to be an imitation handgun. 

No employees suffered any physical injuries.

A 15-year-old male from Clarington is charged with: Robbery x3, Disguise with Intent x3, Point Firearm x2, Possess Weapon for Committing Offence x3, and Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Under $5000 x2.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cellphone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact 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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