SUBJECT: Police Searching for Suspect After Robbery in Pickering

Police are searching for a suspect after a street-level robbery in Pickering.

On Monday, July 7, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of West Division responded to a robbery in the area of Marinet Crescent and Hillcrest Road. The victim listed a piece of jewelry on Facebook Marketplace and agreed to meet with a potential buyer.  During the meeting, the suspect provided the victim with an envelope in exchange for the jewelry.  The victim handed the item to the suspect before realizing the envelope was empty. When the victim confronted the suspect, the suspect produced a handgun and fled in a dark coloured vehicle.

No physical injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as: male, Black, 18-20 years of age, approximately 5’7” with a skinny build.

Anyone with information or video surveillance, including dash cam, is asked to contact Det. Obront of Central West Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5858.

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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