Suspect Wanted After Robbing a Couple of Jewelry

A male suspect is wanted after robbing a couple of personal jewelry in Pickering.

On Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at approximately 1:15 p.m., members of West Division were called to the area of Azalea Avenue and Burkholder Drive, Pickering for a robbery. The victims were returning to their residence when the suspect approached the female in the driveway and forcefully removed her jewelry. A physical altercation took place, in which the suspect was stripped of his shorts and shoes. The suspect fled on foot to a vehicle that was last seen travelling northbound on Burkholder Drive.

Minor physical injuries were reported by the victims.

The suspect is described as male, Black, 20-30 years of age, medium build, wearing a black jacket, white socks and neon green gloves.

The suspect vehicle is described as a black Volkswagen 4-door sedan, possibly 2015-2018, with damage to the rear passenger door.

A photo of the suspect and associated vehicle are attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca under Newsroom.

Police are looking for anyone who may have witnessed or have video footage, including dash-cam, of this incident to please contact police.

Anyone with new information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Sheridan of West Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2564.  

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 $2,000 cash reward.

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