Suspect Wanted for Hockey Arena Break-and-Enter

Police are searching for a male suspect after a break-and-enter at the Iroquois Arena Hockey Pro Shop in Whitby.

On Saturday, November 25, 2023, members of Central West Division responded to a break-and-enter call at the Hockey Pro Shop located inside the Iroquois Park Arena at 500 Victoria Street West in Whitby.  On the evening of Friday, November 24, 2023, a male attended the Pro Hockey Shop at the Iroquois Arena and hid inside until after it was closed.  At approximately 2:45 a.m., the male came out of hiding and stole various items before forcefully breaking out of the Arena. 

The suspect is described as: male, White, with a shaved head, glasses, and scruffy facial hair.  He was wearing a grey parka, plaid shirt, with dark-coloured pants, and dark shoes.

Anyone who can identify the suspect or has any new information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Roffey of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3949.

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.

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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