Durham Regional Police

FRAUD ALERT | DEBIT CARD SWAP SCAM The Durham Regional Police Service is warning the public about an ongoing debit card swap scam. In this scam, two suspects work together and will approach the victim in busy retail parking lots. One suspect will act as a customer purchasing food or goods and request the victim pay for their order in exchange for cash. They will claim they only have cash and do not have any cards for payment or that their payment cards are not functioning properly. The other suspect will act as a food delivery driver or vendor and will use a debit terminal to take payment. Both suspects are working together but will act as if they do not know each other. During the transaction, the suspect will secretly swap the victim’s debit card with a similar card, while having the victim enter their PIN into the debit terminal. The suspect will return a different card to the victim, before both suspects leave the area. The victim’s bank account is often drained within minutes. The first suspect is described as: female, Black, approximately 5’5” tall, approximately 20-30 years-old, with a medium build. The second suspect is described as: male, South Asian, approximately 5’5” tall, approximately 30-40 years-old, with a medium build, with a shaved head, full black-coloured beard. If you encounter anyone using this method to take a card payment in exchange for cash, or similar suspicious behaviour, please contact police. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1905. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at durhamregionalcrimestoppers.… and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

MISSING PERSON | WHITBY Police are requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing vulnerable 39-year-old male from Whitby. Abdul, age 39, was last seen on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at approximately 11:20 a.m., in the area of Dundas Street West and White Oaks Court in Whitby. Abdul is described as: male, Brown, 5'9" tall, with black hair, and a slim build. He was last seen wearing a blue baseball hat, grey puffy winter jacket, and black pants. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of this male or that has any information is asked to contact 9-1-1.

⏰ Fall back tonight! Clocks go back one hour at 2 a.m., which means darker evenings and changing conditions for your commute home. 🚗 Drivers: Slow down, stay alert and watch carefully for pedestrians and cyclists. 🚶 Pedestrians: Wear bright or reflective clothing, use crosswalks and make sure drivers see you before crossing. 🚴 Cyclists: Turn on your lights and use reflective gear. Whether you’re behind the wheel, walking or cycling, take a little extra care as we adjust to earlier darkness. See and be seen. Stay safe, Durham Region.

ROAD CLOSURE: OSHAWA Ritson Road N is closed in both directions at Bond St E. The westbound lanes on Bond St are also closed for a collision investigation. Please find an alternate route. Update to follow.

MISSING PERSON | WHITBY Police are requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing, vulnerable 55-year old female. Nadia was last seen in the area of Gordon Street and Victoria St W around 10:30 a.m today. She is described as female, White with a medium build and curly, black shoulder length hair. She was wearing a black jacket, grey hoodie, black pants, black sandals and carrying a red grocery bag. If you know Nadia’s location please contact DRPS at 905-579-1520 ext 1805

🎃👻 Heading out for trick-or-treating tomorrow night? 
DRPS officers are sharing a few simple tips to help make Halloween safe and fun for everyone:   ⭐️ Wear bright or reflective clothing
🚶 Cross at designated crosswalks and look both ways
🔦 Carry a flashlight or glow stick
🚘 Stay alert and slow down
🏠 Only visit well-lit homes and never enter a stranger's house   Have a spook-tacular and safe Halloween! 🎃🍫

A 66-year-old male suffered minor injuries as a result of a carjacking that occurred around 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2026 in the area of Clarington Concession Road 4 and Elliott Road in Clarington. Full Story: drps.ca/news/posts/victim-in…

🎃🚔 DRPS Halloween Costume Contest! 🚔🎃 Calling all little officers! 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️ If you’re dressing up as a police officer this Halloween, we want to see your costume! 📸 Email your photos to [email protected] by November 1 at 4 p.m. for a chance to win a DRPS prize package, including a special meet-and-greet with our newest Police Service Dog, True! 🐾💙 We can’t wait to see your costumes!

Two males are facing charges following a stolen vehicle investigation in Whitby. Full Story: drps.ca/news/posts/k9-assist…

A 17-year-old male from Ajax is facing multiple charges following a robbery and firearm investigation in Ajax. Full Story: drps.ca/news/posts/ajax-yout…

A 91-year-old male has died following a collision in Port Perry. Full Story: drps.ca/news/posts/fatal-ped…

MISSING PERSON | OSHAWA Police are requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing, vulnerable, 46-year-old male from Oshawa. Dwayne, age 46, was last heard from on June 7, 2026. Dwayne is best described as: 46 years-old, 5'11" tall, with a slender build, fair complexion, short brown hair, blue eyes, and scraggly facial hair. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Dwayne or has any information is asked to contact police at 905-579-1520, ext. 1705.

Police are looking for a suspect after a 16-year-old female was robbed in Whitby. Full Story: drps.ca/news/posts/suspect-w…

A male is wanted in connection with a SIM card swap fraud investigation. Full Story: drps.ca/news/posts/man-wante…

Road Closure - Simcoe St between Scugog Line 8 and Riverview Dr. @TwpofScugog. Thank you for avoiding the area.

Two male youth have been arrested following a stabbing and robbery at a Whitby movie theatre. Full Story: drps.ca/news/posts/update-tw…

DRPS Welcomes New Police Service Dog True The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is expanding its Canine Unit with the addition of Police Service Dog (PSD) True, a specially trained German Shorthaired Pointer who will support searches for missing and vulnerable people and human remains. True joins DRPS as part of the Service’s new Search and Rescue/Human Remains Detection (SAR/HRD) K9 Program, providing officers with an additional specialized resource for incidents where locating an individual quickly can be critical to their safety and well-being. Born in Germany on June 29, 2025, True was specifically selected and trained for search and rescue work. His current capabilities include human scent tracking, evidence detection, open-area searching and human remains detection. True can follow an individual’s scent across a variety of environments and surfaces to help locate them or determine their direction of travel. He is also trained to locate articles or evidence carrying human scent and can systematically search large outdoor areas using both handler-directed and independent search techniques. True will primarily be deployed in searches for missing children, vulnerable and elderly individuals, non-violent persons experiencing a mental health crisis, and people who may be injured, lost or disoriented and unable to return to safety independently. When True locates a person, he is trained to remain with them and alert his handler by sitting and barking until the handler arrives. This passive response provides an important search option in circumstances where apprehension is neither necessary nor appropriate, while minimizing the potential for injury to the person being located. His training in human remains detection will also provide DRPS with another specialized resource to support searches and investigations. The addition of True represents an important investment in public safety and the continued evolution of the DRPS Canine Unit’s search capabilities. And while True has a serious job to do, he still knows how to enjoy his downtime. His favourite activity is hiking, and his favourite toy is, without question, a ball. Welcome to DRPS, True!

The Durham Regional Police Service is investigating after an apartment building was struck by gunfire in Oshawa. Full Story: drps.ca/news/posts/police-in…

Roadway has been reopened. Thank you for your cooperation.

Road Closure: Simcoe Street South / First Avenue in Oshawa closed for collision investigation. Thank you for avoiding the area.

A member of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), Constable Tre Hamad, has been arrested and charged by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).   DRPS takes the allegations against Constable Hamad very seriously. He has been suspended without pay.   As the investigation was conducted by an external police service and the matter is now before the courts, DRPS cannot provide any further comment. Questions regarding the investigation should be directed to the OPP.