UPDATE: Two Youth Arrested in Stabbing and Robbery Investigation

Two male youth have been arrested following a stabbing and robbery at a Whitby movie theatre. 

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at approximately 12:40 a.m., officers from Central West Division responded to Landmark Cinemas, located at 75 Consumers Drive, for an armed person call. Officers arrived and located a 15-year-old male suffering from a significant laceration. 

Investigators determined the victim attended the theatre to meet a female he knew through social media. While at the theatre, he was approached by a group of youth, who demanded the victim give them his jacket. When he refused to surrender his belongings, one of the suspects produced a machete, struck the victim in the arm, and then the group assaulted him before stealing his jacket and cash.

Investigators identified four suspects and arrest warrants were issued for two. On October, 28, 2026, they were arrested without incident. 

At the time of their arrests, both youth were in violation of release and sentence orders.

A 15 year-old, male, from Oshawa has been charged with: Robbery While Armed with an Offensive Weapon, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Weapon Dangerous to the Public Peace, Disguise with Intent, Fail to Comply with a Release Order x3, and Fail to Comply with a Youth Sentence Order.

A 17 year-old, male, from Pickering has been charged with: Robbery While Armed with an Offensive Weapon, Aggravated Assault, Disguise with Intent, Fail to Comply with a Release Order x2, and Fail to Comply with a Youth Sentence Order (YCJA) x1.

This is believed to be an isolated incident and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. BOODHOO of the Central West Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1805.

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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