Clarington couple accosted, robbed Sunday: police
Feb 09, 2010 - 01:37 PM
PICKERING -- Police are seeking witnesses regarding a bizarre incident outside the Pickering Markets and Trade Centre Sunday afternoon.
Police were called to the parking lot at Squires Beach Road and Henry Street at around 12:45 p.m. Feb. 7 after a dispute over a parking space turned into a beating and theft, said Durham Regional Police spokeswoman Sgt. Nancy van Rooy.
"It's a road rage incident that becomes assault and robbery," she said.
A couple from Clarington reportedly pulled into the parking lot and wanted a spot that a teenage boy was standing in, apparently saving it for another car. The female passenger got out of the car and told the teenager they wanted the spot, and her partner slowly started backing in.
Then a second car reportedly came by and two women jumped out, Sgt. van Rooy said. The women and the teenage boy then allegedly started attacking the female, knocking her down. The victim's partner then got out of the car. Shortly after, a third car came to a stop and six males got out of the vehicle.
Those men reportedly then knocked the couple down, kicking and punching them. The suspects then allegedly took the victims' wallets and went through their back pockets.
"There were suspected head injuries to the male only, but both were sent to the local hospital," Sgt. van Rooy said.
The officer working the flea market was alerted to the situation and was able to catch up to three of the male suspects getting into a black Honda. They drove off but the officer was able to get the licence plate number.
Police are now looking for a second vehicle, a black Lexus. Police are looking for two black females, six black males and one black teenage boy. They are believed to reside in Pickering and Scarborough.
No arrests have been made and police are seeking witnesses to the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the street-level robbery unit at 905-579-1520, ext. 2567 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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