Three Males in Custody after Gas Station Robbery in Whitby
Three males are in custody after stealing numerous items from a gas station and threatening an employee with a weapon in Whitby.
On Monday, October 23, 2023, at approximately 9:35 a.m., members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call at the Shell Gas Station, located at 403 Brock Street South in Whitby. Three males and one female entered the gas station. The female attended the washroom as the males began gathering various items. The male suspects exited the gas station without paying for any items. The gas station employee confronted the suspects and was threatened with a weapon. The female exited the gas station during this event and did not participate in any thefts or assaults. The employee let the suspects leave and contacted police. All parties fled prior to police arrival, however, they were located a short distance away and taken into custody without incident.
No physical injuries were sustained by any parties.
Justin LAROCHELLE, age 35 of Whitby is charged with: Assault with a Weapon, Theft Under $5000, and Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.
Cyle DESCHAMPS, age 24 of No Fixed Address is charged with: Assault with a Weapon, Theft Under $5000, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.
Grant MAHONEY, age 37 of No Fixed Address is charged with: Assault, Theft Under $5000, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000, and Possess Other Schedule I Substance.
All were released on an undertaking.
A 34-year-old female of Oshawa was arrested and released unconditionally.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. McInall of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1847.
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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