Durham Regional Police Service

We stand alongside our policing partners at the Toronto Police Service and extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Cst. Marc Pinizzotto, who was tragically killed while protecting the community he served.

Our thoughts are with all those grieving this profound loss. We honour Cst. Pinizzotto’s service, dedication, and sacrifice, and we thank him for his commitment to keeping others safe.

MISSING PERSON LOCATED | PICKERING

The missing vulnerable 27-year-old female from Pickering has been located safe and sound.

Thank you to the public for your assistance. Please remove her image from circulation.

A male is facing charges following an investigation into a convenience store robbery in Orono.

On Monday, April 27, 2026, at approximately 12:40 p.m., members of East Division responded to an unknown trouble call at Mister Convenience located at 5351 Main Street. A male entered the business and picked up several bottles of liquor before attempting to leave without paying. The suspect assaulted an employee when confronted and fled the store on foot. A second employee followed the suspect and was also assaulted before the suspect fled the area in a waiting vehicle.

Both victims suffered minor injuries.

The suspect was later identified by investigators and taken into custody, following a separate break-and-enter investigation.

A 29-year-old male of No Fixed Address is charged with: Robbery, and Breach Probation.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Salesman of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1605.

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.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

See name here: https://www.drps.ca/news/posts/male-arrested-following-robbery-investigation-in-orono/

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PROJECT JETSETTER: An arrest warrant has been issued for a male who fraudulently purchased a vehicle from a dealership in Pickering.

On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, a male attended a Pickering dealership and used fraudulent documents to purchase a 2021 BMW X5 SUV valued at $55,000. The vehicle was then exported out of Canada before police were able to intervene.

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the accused was removed from Canada.

A 36-year-old male from Romania is wanted for: Fraud Over $5000, Make False Statement to Procure Personal Property, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime for the Purpose of Trafficking, and Dispose of Property to Avoid Creditors.

Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Taylor of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5283.

Investigators believe this scam is linked to an organized group involved in criminal tourism.

Criminal tourism is an emerging threat that impacts communities across Canada. Offenders are entering Canada legally on tourist visas with the specific intent to commit a multitude of crimes before either fleeing the country or evading immigration officials by overstaying their legal visa periods. Offenders are often part of a larger organized criminal network whose activities can include fraud, theft, property crime, identity theft, financial scams, and other organized crime behaviours. These criminal tourists are using sophisticated methods to avoid detection, including moving between regions, using false identities, and exploiting legal loopholes.

These crimes can have a severe impact on victims who face financial losses, emotional stress, and a deep sense of violation. DRPS through Project Jetsetter, alongside our policing partners are working diligently to identify, disrupt and hold these offenders accountable. If you encounter suspicious activities please report it to police immediately. This information can assist to prevent further victimization and exploitation.

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.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

See name here: https://www.drps.ca/news/posts/project-jetsetter-male-wanted-for-vehicle-purchase-fraud-in-pickering/

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