The Durham Regional Police Service arrested two 14-year-old boys following an armed robbery that happened on February 19, 2026, in Whitby, Ontario. The incident occurred near the intersection of Taunton Road East and Garden Street, which is a busy area for local shoppers and students.
Investigators say the suspects used a taser to threaten another youth while demanding a jacket and a satchel. The victim was not physically injured during the encounter and the stolen items were taken before the suspects fled the scene.
One of the teenagers is facing five charges, including robbery, possession of a prohibited device, and wearing a disguise with intent to commit a crime. The second 14-year-old has been charged with robbery.
Both youths were released on an undertaking after being taken into custody. The robbery took place in a commercial district near the Taunton Gardens shopping centre and Sinclair Secondary School.
