Knife-wielding man broke into elderly woman’s home, stole car: Durham police
Posted October 2, 2023 11:13 am.
Last Updated October 2, 2023 3:35 pm.
Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly broke into an elderly woman’s home in Durham Region and made off with her vehicle.
Durham police say officers responded to a home near Church and Osborne streets in Beaverton around 2:45 a.m. Monday after getting reports of a break-in.
It is alleged an elderly woman woke up to find a man armed with a knife inside her home. Police say the suspect stole a number of items from the home and the victim’s vehicle.
The victim was not injured.
The stolen vehicle is described as a 2006 teal green Pontiac Torrent with Ontario licence plate CRPB 471.
The suspect is described as a tall man, 20 to 30 years old, with a small moustache. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black pants.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact police.
