28-Year-Old Arrested After Alleged Armed Carjacking in Bowmanville

Durham Regional Police reported the arrest of a 28-year-old man following an alleged armed carjacking in Bowmanville.

According to police, on Friday, June 7, 2024, a man approached a vehicle near Bowmanville Avenue and Aspen Springs Drive. Police stated that the suspect produced what appeared to be a firearm and ordered the driver out of the vehicle. The suspect then left the area in the vehicle, police said. No injuries were reported.

Police officers located the vehicle and arrested the suspect a short time later. Durham Regional Police said that a replica firearm was recovered.

The accused, a 28-year-old from Clarington, has been charged with robbery with a firearm, possession of an imitation weapon, and theft of a motor vehicle. Police indicated that the man was held for a bail hearing.

Durham Regional Police are asking anyone with information to contact them.