Two youths arrested after alleged Whitby cinema stabbing and robbery, Durham police say

Two youths were arrested Oct. 28, 2026, in connection with an alleged stabbing and robbery at Landmark Cinemas in Whitby, Durham Regional Police say.

The incident, which police say happened after midnight at a local movie theatre, left a 15-year-old boy with what officers described as a significant laceration. Police said they believe the incident was isolated and the investigation is ongoing.

Officers from the Central West Division responded to Landmark Cinemas at 75 Consumers Drive at about 12:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, police said, after a report of an armed person. Police said officers arrived and found the 15-year-old boy injured.

Investigators said the teen went to the theatre to meet a female he knew through social media. Police allege a group of youths approached him inside the theatre and demanded his jacket.

Police allege that when he refused, one of the suspects produced a machete and struck him in the arm. Police allege the group assaulted him and stole his jacket and cash.

Investigators identified four suspects and obtained warrants for two, police said. The two were arrested without incident Oct. 28, 2026. Police said both youths were in violation of release and sentence orders at the time of their arrests.

Police said a 15-year-old boy from Oshawa is charged with robbery while armed with an offensive weapon and aggravated assault. He is also charged with possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, disguise with intent, three counts of failing to comply with a release order, and failing to comply with a youth sentence order.

Police said a 17-year-old boy from Pickering is charged with robbery while armed with an offensive weapon and aggravated assault. He is also charged with disguise with intent, two counts of failing to comply with a release order, and one count of failing to comply with a youth sentence order (YCJA).

The allegations have not been proven in court.