Advertisement

Police seeking second suspect in Whitby home invasion

Durham regional police say the incident took place on Sunday afternoon at the home of an elderly man. Jasmine Pazzano/Global News

WHITBY, Ont. — A 26-year-old Ottawa man is facing charges after an alleged home invasion in Whitby, Ont.

Durham regional police say the incident took place on Sunday afternoon at the home of an elderly man.

They allege two men entered the home and demanded money from the elderly man before locking him in the basement and fleeing the scene.

Story continues below advertisement

Police say officers stopped the vehicle the suspects were driving and arrested the Ottawa resident while another man ran away.

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The Ottawa man is facing three charges including forcible confinement and robbery.

Police say they’re still searching for the second suspect.

Sponsored content

AdChoices