Armed men try to steal service dog during comfort break in Pickering, Ont: police

Police in Pickering, Ont., are looking for two men after they allegedly tried to steal someone’s service dog at knifepoint.

Durham Regional Police said the holdup happened in a wooded area of Pickering between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Jan. 20.

Police said a man parked his car and let his service dog out to use the bathroom. While the man waited for his dog, a black Ford F-150 pulled up and two people jumped out and “brandished” knives, according to police.

The pair reportedly tried to take the man’s dog and, as he resisted, he was stabbed in the leg. Police said they failed to steal the dog and fled the scene.

The victim drove himself to a Toronto hospital and contacted police.

The first suspect is described as between 30 and 40 years old with dark, shoulder-length hair and a dark beard. He wore a dark-coloured shirt, jeans and black construction boots.

Police said the second person was around six feet, one inch tall and of a similar age. He had red hair and a long beard.

The second suspect reportedly wore a burgundy construction jacket, black construction pants and black construction boots.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.