Durham Regional Police Say a 16-Year-Old Female Walking to a Bus Stop Near Rossland Road West and Country Lane in Whitby Was Pushed to the Ground Twice by a Male on an Electric Scooter Who Tried to Take Her Belongings and Then Assaulted Her, and the Force Is Asking the Public to Help Identify Him (October 29, 2026)
The Durham Regional Police Service says a 16-year-old female was walking to a bus stop in the area of Rossland Road West and Country Lane in Whitby at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 when a male on an electric scooter pushed her to the ground and tried to take her belongings. The force says she ran across the road, the suspect followed, pushed her down a second time, assaulted her and then fled eastbound on Rossland Road West on the scooter. Police say the victim suffered minor injuries. Central West Division responded. No arrest has been reported, and the force is asking the public to help identify the suspect.
Legal status: No charges have been laid and no arrest has been reported. The investigation is ongoing and the suspect has not been identified.
The Description Police Have Released
The Durham Regional Police Service describes the suspect as a Black male, about 19 years old, of slim build and with facial hair. The force says he was wearing a black balaclava, all-black clothing and blue Nike shoes, and was riding a black and red e-scooter.
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam or surveillance footage, or other information, is asked to contact the Central West Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1805.
Key Details
- Victim: a 16-year-old walking to a bus stop, who suffered minor injuries, police say.
- Attack: pushed to the ground twice by a male on an electric scooter, who tried to take her belongings and assaulted her, police say.
- Escape: the suspect fled eastbound on Rossland Road West on the e-scooter.
- Tip line: Central West Criminal Investigations Branch, 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1805.
Timeline
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026, about 4:00 p.m.A 16-year-old female walking to a bus stop near Rossland Road West and Country Lane in Whitby is pushed to the ground by a male on an electric scooter who tries to take her belongings, police say. She runs across the road; the suspect follows, pushes her down again, assaults her and flees eastbound on Rossland Road West.
- Thursday, October 29, 2026The Durham Regional Police Service publishes the suspect description and appeals for information.
Responded to the robbery call.
Police contact for anyone with footage or information.
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Sources
- Durham Regional Police Service, “Suspect Wanted After Robbery in Whitby,” October 29, 2026 — for the robbery, the injuries and the suspect description — drps.ca
No one has been charged in this case and nothing here has been tested in court. The information reported here is that published by the Durham Regional Police Service in its October 29, 2026 release.
