Durham police seek suspect after robbery of 16-year-old in Whitby
Durham Regional Police say they are looking for a suspect after a 16-year-old female was robbed at about 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, near Rossland Road West and Country Lane in Whitby.
Police said the incident happened as the teen was walking to a bus stop in the area.
According to police, a man riding an electric scooter approached her, pushed her to the ground and tried to take her belongings. Police said the teen ran across the road to get away, but the suspect followed her, pushed her to the ground again, assaulted her and then fled eastbound on Rossland Road West on an e-scooter.
The teen suffered minor injuries, police said.
Police described the suspect as a 19-year-old Black man with a slim build and facial hair. They said he was wearing a black balaclava, all-black clothing, and blue Nike shoes, and was riding a black-and-red e-scooter.
Police are asking anyone with cell phone, dash cam or surveillance footage, or other information about the incident to contact them.