Police are looking for a male suspect after he assaulted a loss prevention officer and stole chocolate in Scugog.
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., an unknown male attended the Independent Grocers located at 1893 Scugog Street in Scugog. The suspect put six cases of Dairy Milk chocolate bars worth more than $400 into a blue duffle bag before fleeing the store. A loss prevention officer attempted to stop the suspect but was sprayed by the suspect with what is believed to be pepper spray. The suspect fled the area in a dark-coloured SUV.
The victim was transported to a local-area hospital with minor injuries.
The suspect is described as: male, White, approximately 5’6”-5’10” tall, 40-55 years-old, with brown hair, and a medium build. He was wearing a dark baseball cap, medical mask on his face, and blue jeans.
The suspect SUV is described as a dark-coloured compact SUV.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Wong of North Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3126.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
Source: Durham Regional Police Service
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